How do you pronounce "freckled"?

In American English: /ˈfrɛkəld/ (FREHK-uhld). In British English: /fɹˈɛkəld/ (FR-ehk). In Canadian English: /ˈfrɛkəld/ (FREHK-uhld). In Australian English: /fɹˈɛkəld/ (FR-ehk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfrɛkəld/ (FREHK-uhld), while in British English it's /fɹˈɛkəld/ (FR-ehk).

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freckled

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/ˈfrɛkəld/

FREHK-uhld

Syllable Breakdown

frɛkfreck·əldled

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