How do you pronounce "pistol"?

In American English: /ˈpɪstəl/ (PIST-uhl). In British English: /pˈɪstəl/ (P-ist). In Canadian English: /ˈpɪstəl/ (PIST-uhl). In Australian English: /pˈɪstəl/ (P-ist).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɪstəl/ (PIST-uhl), while in British English it's /pˈɪstəl/ (P-ist).

How to Pronounce "pistol"

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pistol

/ˈpɪstəl/

PIST-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

pɪstpis·əltol

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