How do you pronounce "facile"?

In American English: /ˈfæsəl/ (FAS-uhl). In British English: /fˈasaɪl/ (F). In Canadian English: /ˈfæsəl/ (FAS-uhl). In Australian English: /fˈasaɪl/ (F).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfæsəl/ (FAS-uhl), while in British English it's /fˈasaɪl/ (F).

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facile

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/ˈfæsəl/

FAS-uhl

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fæsfac·əlile

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