How do you pronounce "crocodile"?

In American English: /ˈkrɑːkəˌdaɪl/ (KRAHK-uh-deyel). In British English: /kɹˈɒkədaɪl/ (KR-ok-uhd). In Canadian English: /ˈkrɑːkəˌdaɪl/ (KRAHK-uh-deyel). In Australian English: /kɹˈɒkədˌaɪl/ (KR-ok-uhd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrɑːkəˌdaɪl/ (KRAHK-uh-deyel), while in British English it's /kɹˈɒkədaɪl/ (KR-ok-uhd).

How to Pronounce "crocodile"

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crocodile

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/ˈkrɑːkəˌdaɪl/

KRAHK-uh-deyel

Syllable Breakdown

krɑːkcroc·əo·daɪldile

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