How do you pronounce "genteel"?

In American English: /dʒɛnˈtiːl/ (jehn-TEEL). In British English: /dʒˈɛntiːl/ (J-ehnt). In Canadian English: /dʒɛnˈtiːl/ (jehn-TEEL). In Australian English: /dʒˈɛntiːl/ (J-ehnt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dʒɛnˈtiːl/ (jehn-TEEL), while in British English it's /dʒˈɛntiːl/ (J-ehnt).

How to Pronounce "genteel"

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genteel

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/dʒɛnˈtiːl/

jehn-TEEL

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɛngen·tiːlteel

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