How do you pronounce "embroiled"?

In American English: /ɛmˈbrɔɪld/ (ehm-BROYLD). In British English: /ɪmbɹˈɔɪld/ (imbr-OYLD). In Canadian English: /ɛmˈbrɔɪld/ (ehm-BROYLD). In Australian English: /ɛmbɹˈɔɪld/ (ehmbr-OYLD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɛmˈbrɔɪld/ (ehm-BROYLD), while in British English it's /ɪmbɹˈɔɪld/ (imbr-OYLD).

How to Pronounce "embroiled"

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embroiled

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/ɛmˈbrɔɪld/

ehm-BROYLD

Syllable Breakdown

ɛmem·brɔɪldbroiled

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