How do you pronounce "gentile"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪl/ (JEHN-teyel). In British English: /dʒˈɛntaɪl/ (J-ehnt). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪl/ (JEHN-teyel). In Australian English: /dʒˈɛntaɪl/ (J-ehnt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪl/ (JEHN-teyel), while in British English it's /dʒˈɛntaɪl/ (J-ehnt).

How to Pronounce "gentile"

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gentile

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/ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪl/

JEHN-teyel

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɛngen·taɪltile

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