How do you pronounce "crucible"?

In American English: /ˈkruːsəbəl/ (KROOS-uhb-uhl). In British English: /kɹˈuːsɪbəl/ (KR-oos-ib). In Canadian English: /ˈkruːsəbəl/ (KROOS-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /kɹˈuːsɪbəl/ (KR-oos-ib).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkruːsəbəl/ (KROOS-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /kɹˈuːsɪbəl/ (KR-oos-ib).

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crucible

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/ˈkruːsəbəl/

KROOS-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

kruːscru·əbci·əlble

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