How do you pronounce "volatile"?

In American English: /ˈvɑːlətəl/ (VAHL-uht-uhl). In British English: /vˈɒlɐtˌaɪl/ (V-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈvɑːlətəl/ (VAHL-uht-uhl). In Australian English: /vˈɒlɐtˌaɪl/ (V-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɑːlətəl/ (VAHL-uht-uhl), while in British English it's /vˈɒlɐtˌaɪl/ (V-ol).

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volatile

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/ˈvɑːlətəl/

VAHL-uht-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

vɑːlvo·ətla·əltile

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