How do you pronounce "pinnacle"?

In American English: /ˈpɪnəkəl/ (PIN-uhk-uhl). In British English: /pˈɪnəkəl/ (P-in-uhk). In Canadian English: /ˈpɪnəkəl/ (PIN-uhk-uhl). In Australian English: /pˈɪnəkəl/ (P-in-uhk).

Is "pinnacle" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɪnəkəl/ (PIN-uhk-uhl), while in British English it's /pˈɪnəkəl/ (P-in-uhk).

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pinnacle

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/ˈpɪnəkəl/

PIN-uhk-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

pɪnpin·əkna·əlcle

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