How do you pronounce "sequel"?

In American English: /ˈsiːkwəl/ (SEEKW-uhl). In British English: /sˈiːkwəl/ (S-eekw). In Canadian English: /ˈsiːkwəl/ (SEEKW-uhl). In Australian English: /sˈiːkwəl/ (S-eekw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsiːkwəl/ (SEEKW-uhl), while in British English it's /sˈiːkwəl/ (S-eekw).

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sequel

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/ˈsiːkwəl/

SEEKW-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

siːkwse·əlquel

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