How do you pronounce "ankles"?

In American English: /ˈæŋkəlz/ (ANGK-uhlz). In British English: /ˈaŋkəlz/ (ANGK). In Canadian English: /ˈæŋkəlz/ (ANGK-uhlz). In Australian English: /ˈaŋkəlz/ (ANGK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæŋkəlz/ (ANGK-uhlz), while in British English it's /ˈaŋkəlz/ (ANGK).

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ankles

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/ˈæŋkəlz/

ANGK-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

æŋkan·əlzkles

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