How do you pronounce "tunnel"?

In American English: /ˈtʌnəl/ (TUHN-uhl). In British English: /tˈɐnəl/ (T). In Canadian English: /ˈtʌnəl/ (TUHN-uhl). In Australian English: /tˈʌnəl/ (T-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʌnəl/ (TUHN-uhl), while in British English it's /tˈɐnəl/ (T).

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tunnel

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/ˈtʌnəl/

TUHN-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

tʌntun·əlnel

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