How do you pronounce "gentle"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɛntəl/ (JEHNT-uhl). In British English: /dʒˈɛntəl/ (J-ehnt). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɛntəl/ (JEHNT-uhl). In Australian English: /dʒˈɛntəl/ (J-ehnt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɛntəl/ (JEHNT-uhl), while in British English it's /dʒˈɛntəl/ (J-ehnt).

How to Pronounce "gentle"

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gentle

/ˈdʒɛntəl/

JEHNT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɛntgen·əltle

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