How do you pronounce "terminal"?

In American English: /ˈtɝːmənəl/ (TURM-uhn-uhl). In British English: /tˈɜːmɪnəl/ (T-ɜm-in). In Canadian English: /ˈtɝːmənəl/ (TURM-uhn-uhl). In Australian English: /tˈɜːmɪnəl/ (T-ɜm-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɝːmənəl/ (TURM-uhn-uhl), while in British English it's /tˈɜːmɪnəl/ (T-ɜm-in).

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terminal

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/ˈtɝːmənəl/

TURM-uhn-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

tɝːmter·ənmi·əlnal

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