How do you pronounce "civil"?

In American English: /ˈsɪvəl/ (SIV-uhl). In British English: /sˈɪvəl/ (S-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪvəl/ (SIV-uhl). In Australian English: /sˈɪvəl/ (S-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪvəl/ (SIV-uhl), while in British English it's /sˈɪvəl/ (S-iv).

How to Pronounce "civil"

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civil

/ˈsɪvəl/

SIV-uhl

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sɪvciv·əlil

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