How do you pronounce "agile"?

In American English: /ˈædʒəl/ (AJ-uhl). In British English: /ˈædʒaɪl/ (AJ-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈædʒəl/ (AJ-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈadʒaɪl/ (AJ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈædʒəl/ (AJ-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈædʒaɪl/ (AJ-eyel).

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agile

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/ˈædʒəl/

AJ-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ædʒag·əlile

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