How do you pronounce "fragile"?

In American English: /ˈfrædʒəl/ (FRAJ-uhl). In British English: /fɹˈædʒaɪl/ (FR-aj). In Canadian English: /ˈfrædʒəl/ (FRAJ-uhl). In Australian English: /fɹˈadʒaɪl/ (FR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfrædʒəl/ (FRAJ-uhl), while in British English it's /fɹˈædʒaɪl/ (FR-aj).

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fragile

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/ˈfrædʒəl/

FRAJ-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

frædʒfrag·əlile

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