How do you pronounce "tamil"?

In American English: /təˈmɪl/ (tuh-MIL). In British English: /tˈæmɪl/ (T-am). In Canadian English: /təˈmɪl/ (tuh-MIL). In Australian English: /tˈamɪl/ (T).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /təˈmɪl/ (tuh-MIL), while in British English it's /tˈæmɪl/ (T-am).

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tamil

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/təˈmɪl/

tuh-MIL

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təta·mɪlmil

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