How do you pronounce "vertical"?

In American English: /ˈvɝːtɪkəl/ (VURT-ik-uhl). In British English: /vˈɜːtɪkəl/ (V-ɜt-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈvɝːtɪkəl/ (VURT-ik-uhl). In Australian English: /vˈɜːtɪkəl/ (V-ɜt-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɝːtɪkəl/ (VURT-ik-uhl), while in British English it's /vˈɜːtɪkəl/ (V-ɜt-ik).

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vertical

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/ˈvɝːtɪkəl/

VURT-ik-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

vɝːtver·ɪkti·əlcal

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