How do you pronounce "vessel"?

In American English: /ˈvɛsəl/ (VEHS-uhl). In British English: /vˈɛsəl/ (V-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈvɛsəl/ (VEHS-uhl). In Australian English: /vˈɛsəl/ (V-ehs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɛsəl/ (VEHS-uhl), while in British English it's /vˈɛsəl/ (V-ehs).

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vessel

/ˈvɛsəl/

VEHS-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

vɛsves·əlsel

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