How do you pronounce "cables"?

In American English: /ˈkeɪbəlz/ (KAYB-uhlz). In British English: /kˈeɪbəlz/ (K-ayb). In Canadian English: /ˈkeɪbəlz/ (KAYB-uhlz). In Australian English: /kˈeɪbəlz/ (K-ayb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkeɪbəlz/ (KAYB-uhlz), while in British English it's /kˈeɪbəlz/ (K-ayb).

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cables

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/ˈkeɪbəlz/

KAYB-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

keɪbca·əlzbles

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