How do you pronounce "trail"?

In American English: /ˈtreɪl/ (TRAYL). In British English: /tɹˈeɪl/ (TR). In Canadian English: /ˈtreɪl/ (TRAYL). In Australian English: /tɹˈeɪl/ (TR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtreɪl/ (TRAYL), while in British English it's /tɹˈeɪl/ (TR).

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trail

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/ˈtreɪl/

TRAYL

Syllable Breakdown

treɪltrail

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