How do you pronounce "vocal"?

In American English: /ˈvoʊkəl/ (VOHK-uhl). In British English: /vˈəʊkəl/ (V-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈvoʊkəl/ (VOHK-uhl). In Australian English: /vˈəʊkəl/ (V-ohk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvoʊkəl/ (VOHK-uhl), while in British English it's /vˈəʊkəl/ (V-ohk).

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vocal

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/ˈvoʊkəl/

VOHK-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

voʊkvo·əlcal

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