How do you pronounce "excel"?

In American English: /ɪkˈsɛl/ (ik-SEHL). In British English: /ɪksˈɛl/ (iks-EHL). In Canadian English: /ɪkˈsɛl/ (ik-SEHL). In Australian English: /ɛksˈɛl/ (ehks-EHL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪkˈsɛl/ (ik-SEHL), while in British English it's /ɪksˈɛl/ (iks-EHL).

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excel

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/ɪkˈsɛl/

ik-SEHL

Syllable Breakdown

ɪkex·sɛlcel

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