How do you pronounce "creole"?

In American English: /ˈkriːoʊl/ (KREE-ohl). In British English: /kɹɪˈəʊl/ (kri-OHL). In Canadian English: /ˈkriːoʊl/ (KREE-ohl). In Australian English: /kɹɪˈəʊl/ (kri-OHL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkriːoʊl/ (KREE-ohl), while in British English it's /kɹɪˈəʊl/ (kri-OHL).

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creole

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/ˈkriːoʊl/

KREE-ohl

Syllable Breakdown

kriːcre·oʊlole

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