How do you pronounce "exile"?

In American English: /ˈɛgˌzaɪl/ (EHG-zeyel). In British English: /ˈɛɡzaɪl/ (EHGZ-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈɛgˌzaɪl/ (EHG-zeyel). In Australian English: /ˈɛɡzaɪl/ (EHGZ-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛgˌzaɪl/ (EHG-zeyel), while in British English it's /ˈɛɡzaɪl/ (EHGZ-eyel).

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exile

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/ˈɛgˌzaɪl/

EHG-zeyel

Syllable Breakdown

ɛgex·zaɪlile

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