How do you pronounce "fable"?

In American English: /ˈfeɪbəl/ (FAYB-uhl). In British English: /fˈeɪbəl/ (F-ayb). In Canadian English: /ˈfeɪbəl/ (FAYB-uhl). In Australian English: /fˈeɪbəl/ (F-ayb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfeɪbəl/ (FAYB-uhl), while in British English it's /fˈeɪbəl/ (F-ayb).

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fable

rare

/ˈfeɪbəl/

FAYB-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

feɪbfa·əlble

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