How do you pronounce "axles"?

In American English: /ˈæksəlz/ (AKS-uhlz). In British English: /ˈaksəlz/ (AKS). In Canadian English: /ˈæksəlz/ (AKS-uhlz). In Australian English: /ˈaksəlz/ (AKS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæksəlz/ (AKS-uhlz), while in British English it's /ˈaksəlz/ (AKS).

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axles

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/ˈæksəlz/

AKS-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

æksax·əlzles

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