How do you pronounce "flexible"?

In American English: /ˈflɛksəbəl/ (FLEHKS-uhb-uhl). In British English: /flˈɛksɪbəl/ (FL-ehks-ib). In Canadian English: /ˈflɛksəbəl/ (FLEHKS-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /flˈɛksɪbəl/ (FL-ehks-ib).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflɛksəbəl/ (FLEHKS-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /flˈɛksɪbəl/ (FL-ehks-ib).

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/ˈflɛksəbəl/

FLEHKS-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

flɛksflex·əbi·əlble

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