How do you pronounce "beguile"?

In American English: /bɪˈgaɪl/ (bi-GEYEL). In British English: /bɪɡˈaɪl/ (big-EYEL). In Canadian English: /bɪˈgaɪl/ (bi-GEYEL). In Australian English: /bɪɡˈaɪl/ (big-EYEL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈgaɪl/ (bi-GEYEL), while in British English it's /bɪɡˈaɪl/ (big-EYEL).

How to Pronounce "beguile"

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beguile

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/bɪˈgaɪl/

bi-GEYEL

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·gaɪlguile

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