How do you pronounce "chuckle"?

In American English: /ˈtʃʌkəl/ (CHUHK-uhl). In British English: /tʃˈɐkəl/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃʌkəl/ (CHUHK-uhl). In Australian English: /tʃˈʌkəl/ (CH-uhk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃʌkəl/ (CHUHK-uhl), while in British English it's /tʃˈɐkəl/ (CH).

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chuckle

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/ˈtʃʌkəl/

CHUHK-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

tʃʌkchuck·əlle

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