How do you pronounce "portal"?

In American English: /ˈpɔrtəl/ (PAWRT-uhl). In British English: /pˈɔːtəl/ (P-awt). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔrtəl/ (PAWRT-uhl). In Australian English: /pˈɔːtəl/ (P-awt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔrtəl/ (PAWRT-uhl), while in British English it's /pˈɔːtəl/ (P-awt).

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portal

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/ˈpɔrtəl/

PAWRT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

pɔrtpor·əltal

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