How do you pronounce "abler"?

In American English: /ˈeɪbəlɝ/ (AYB-uhl-ur). In British English: /ˈeɪblə/ (AYBL-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪbəlɝ/ (AYB-uhl-ur). In Australian English: /ˈeɪblə/ (AYBL-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪbəlɝ/ (AYB-uhl-ur), while in British English it's /ˈeɪblə/ (AYBL-uh).

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abler

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/ˈeɪbəlɝ/

AYB-uhl-ur

Syllable Breakdown

eɪbab·əll·ɝer

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