How do you pronounce "example"?

In American English: /ɪgˈzæmpəl/ (ig-ZAMP-uhl). In British English: /ɪgzˈɑːmpəl/ (igz-AHMP-uhl). In Canadian English: /ɪgˈzæmpəl/ (ig-ZAMP-uhl). In Australian English: /ɛɡzˈampəl/ (ehgz-AMP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪgˈzæmpəl/ (ig-ZAMP-uhl), while in British English it's /ɪgzˈɑːmpəl/ (igz-AHMP-uhl).

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/ɪgˈzæmpəl/

ig-ZAMP-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɪgex·zæmpam·əlple

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