How do you pronounce "damsel"?

In American English: /ˈdæmzəl/ (DAMZ-uhl). In British English: /dˈamsəl/ (D). In Canadian English: /ˈdæmzəl/ (DAMZ-uhl). In Australian English: /dˈamsəl/ (D).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdæmzəl/ (DAMZ-uhl), while in British English it's /dˈamsəl/ (D).

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damsel

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/ˈdæmzəl/

DAMZ-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

dæmzdam·əlsel

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