How do you pronounce "shrapnel"?

In American English: /ˈʃræpnəl/ (SHRAPN-uhl). In British English: /ʃɹˈapnəl/ (SHR). In Canadian English: /ˈʃræpnəl/ (SHRAPN-uhl). In Australian English: /ʃɹˈapnəl/ (SHR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃræpnəl/ (SHRAPN-uhl), while in British English it's /ʃɹˈapnəl/ (SHR).

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shrapnel

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/ˈʃræpnəl/

SHRAPN-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ʃræpnshrap·əlnel

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