How do you pronounce "bengal"?

In American English: /ˈbɛŋgəl/ (BEHNGG-uhl). In British English: /bˌɛŋɡˈɔːl/ (b-EHNGG). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛŋgəl/ (BEHNGG-uhl). In Australian English: /bˌɛŋɡˈɔːl/ (b-EHNGG).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛŋgəl/ (BEHNGG-uhl), while in British English it's /bˌɛŋɡˈɔːl/ (b-EHNGG).

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bengal

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/ˈbɛŋgəl/

BEHNGG-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

bɛŋgben·əlgal

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