How do you pronounce "vernal"?

In American English: /ˈvɝːnəl/ (VURN-uhl). In British English: /vˈɜːnəl/ (V-ɜn). In Canadian English: /ˈvɝːnəl/ (VURN-uhl). In Australian English: /vˈɜːnəl/ (V-ɜn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɝːnəl/ (VURN-uhl), while in British English it's /vˈɜːnəl/ (V-ɜn).

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vernal

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/ˈvɝːnəl/

VURN-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

vɝːnver·əlnal

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