How do you pronounce "basil"?

In American English: /ˈbæzəl/ (BAZ-uhl). In British English: /bˈæzəl/ (B-az). In Canadian English: /ˈbæzəl/ (BAZ-uhl). In Australian English: /bˈazəl/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæzəl/ (BAZ-uhl), while in British English it's /bˈæzəl/ (B-az).

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basil

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/ˈbæzəl/

BAZ-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

bæzba·əlsil

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