How do you pronounce "sentinel"?

In American English: /ˈsɛntənəl/ (SEHNT-uhn-uhl). In British English: /sˈɛntɪnəl/ (S-ehnt-in). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛntənəl/ (SEHNT-uhn-uhl). In Australian English: /sˈɛntɪnəl/ (S-ehnt-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛntənəl/ (SEHNT-uhn-uhl), while in British English it's /sˈɛntɪnəl/ (S-ehnt-in).

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sentinel

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/ˈsɛntənəl/

SEHNT-uhn-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

sɛntsen·ənti·əlnel

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