How do you pronounce "hackles"?

In American English: /ˈhækəlz/ (HAK-uhlz). In British English: /hˈakəlz/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhækəlz/ (HAK-uhlz). In Australian English: /hˈakəlz/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhækəlz/ (HAK-uhlz), while in British English it's /hˈakəlz/ (H).

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hackles

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/ˈhækəlz/

HAK-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

hækhack·əlzles

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