How do you pronounce "bible"?

In American English: /ˈbaɪbəl/ (BEYEB-uhl). In British English: /bˈaɪbəl/ (B-eyeb). In Canadian English: /ˈbaɪbəl/ (BEYEB-uhl). In Australian English: /bˈaɪbəl/ (B-eyeb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbaɪbəl/ (BEYEB-uhl), while in British English it's /bˈaɪbəl/ (B-eyeb).

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bible

/ˈbaɪbəl/

BEYEB-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

baɪbbi·əlble

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