How do you pronounce "beguiled"?

In American English: /bɪˈgaɪld/ (bi-GEYELD). In British English: /bɪɡˈaɪld/ (big-EYELD). In Canadian English: /bɪˈgaɪld/ (bi-GEYELD). In Australian English: /bɪɡˈaɪld/ (big-EYELD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈgaɪld/ (bi-GEYELD), while in British English it's /bɪɡˈaɪld/ (big-EYELD).

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beguiled

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/bɪˈgaɪld/

bi-GEYELD

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·gaɪldguiled

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