How do you pronounce "royal"?

In American English: /ˈrɔɪəl/ (ROY-uhl). In British English: /ɹˈɔɪəl/ (R-oy). In Canadian English: /ˈrɔɪəl/ (ROY-uhl). In Australian English: /ɹˈɔɪəl/ (R-oy).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɔɪəl/ (ROY-uhl), while in British English it's /ɹˈɔɪəl/ (R-oy).

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royal

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/ˈrɔɪəl/

ROY-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

rɔɪroy·əlal

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