How do you pronounce "docile"?

In American English: /ˈdɑːsəl/ (DAHS-uhl). In British English: /dˈɒsəl/ (D-os). In Canadian English: /ˈdɑːsəl/ (DAHS-uhl). In Australian English: /dˈɒsəl/ (D-os).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɑːsəl/ (DAHS-uhl), while in British English it's /dˈɒsəl/ (D-os).

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docile

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/ˈdɑːsəl/

DAHS-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

dɑːsdoc·əlile

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