How do you pronounce "vinyl"?

In American English: /ˈvaɪnəl/ (VEYEN-uhl). In British English: /vˈaɪnəl/ (V-eyen). In Canadian English: /ˈvaɪnəl/ (VEYEN-uhl). In Australian English: /vˈaɪnəl/ (V-eyen).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvaɪnəl/ (VEYEN-uhl), while in British English it's /vˈaɪnəl/ (V-eyen).

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vinyl

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/ˈvaɪnəl/

VEYEN-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

vaɪnvi·əlnyl

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