How do you pronounce "gurgle"?

In American English: /ˈgɝːgəl/ (GURG-uhl). In British English: /ɡˈɜːɡəl/ (G-ɜg). In Canadian English: /ˈgɝːgəl/ (GURG-uhl). In Australian English: /ɡˈɜːɡəl/ (G-ɜg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɝːgəl/ (GURG-uhl), while in British English it's /ɡˈɜːɡəl/ (G-ɜg).

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gurgle

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/ˈgɝːgəl/

GURG-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

gɝːggur·əlgle

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