How do you pronounce "girdle"?

In American English: /ˈgɝːdəl/ (GURD-uhl). In British English: /ɡˈɜːdəl/ (G-ɜd). In Canadian English: /ˈgɝːdəl/ (GURD-uhl). In Australian English: /ɡˈɜːdəl/ (G-ɜd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɝːdəl/ (GURD-uhl), while in British English it's /ɡˈɜːdəl/ (G-ɜd).

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girdle

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/ˈgɝːdəl/

GURD-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

gɝːdgir·əldle

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