How do you pronounce "anvil"?

In American English: /ˈænvəl/ (ANV-uhl). In British English: /ˈanvəl/ (ANV). In Canadian English: /ˈænvəl/ (ANV-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈanvəl/ (ANV).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænvəl/ (ANV-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈanvəl/ (ANV).

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anvil

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/ˈænvəl/

ANV-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ænvan·əlvil

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