How do you pronounce "vital"?

In American English: /ˈvaɪtəl/ (VEYET-uhl). In British English: /vˈaɪtəl/ (V-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈvʌɪtəl/ (VUH-it-uhl). In Australian English: /vˈaɪtəl/ (V-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvaɪtəl/ (VEYET-uhl), while in British English it's /vˈaɪtəl/ (V-eyet).

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vital

/ˈvaɪtəl/

VEYET-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

vaɪtvi·əltal

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