How do you pronounce "bagel"?

In American English: /ˈbeɪgəl/ (BAYG-uhl). In British English: /bˈeɪgəl/ (B-ayg). In Canadian English: /ˈbeɪgəl/ (BAYG-uhl). In Australian English: /bˈeɪɡəl/ (B-ayg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbeɪgəl/ (BAYG-uhl), while in British English it's /bˈeɪgəl/ (B-ayg).

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bagel

/ˈbeɪgəl/

BAYG-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

beɪgba·əlgel

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