How do you pronounce "bengali"?

In American English: /bɛŋˈgɑːli/ (behng-GAHL-ee). In British English: /bɛŋɡˈɑːli/ (behngg-AHL-ee). In Canadian English: /bɛŋˈgɑːli/ (behng-GAHL-ee). In Australian English: /bɛŋɡˈɑːli/ (behngg-AHL-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɛŋˈgɑːli/ (behng-GAHL-ee), while in British English it's /bɛŋɡˈɑːli/ (behngg-AHL-ee).

How to Pronounce "bengali"

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bengali

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/bɛŋˈgɑːli/

behng-GAHL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

bɛŋben·gɑːlga·ili

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