How do you pronounce "viral"?

In American English: /ˈvaɪrəl/ (VEYER-uhl). In British English: /vˈaɪɹəl/ (V-eyer). In Canadian English: /ˈvaɪrəl/ (VEYER-uhl). In Australian English: /vˈaɪəɹəl/ (V-eye-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvaɪrəl/ (VEYER-uhl), while in British English it's /vˈaɪɹəl/ (V-eyer).

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viral

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/ˈvaɪrəl/

VEYER-uhl

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vaɪrvi·əlral

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