How do you pronounce "topical"?

In American English: /ˈtɑːpəkəl/ (TAHP-uhk-uhl). In British English: /tˈɒpɪkəl/ (T-op-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈtɑːpəkəl/ (TAHP-uhk-uhl). In Australian English: /tˈɒpɪkəl/ (T-op-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɑːpəkəl/ (TAHP-uhk-uhl), while in British English it's /tˈɒpɪkəl/ (T-op-ik).

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topical

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/ˈtɑːpəkəl/

TAHP-uhk-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

tɑːptop·əki·əlcal

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