How do you pronounce "libel"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪbɛl/ (LEYEB-ehl). In British English: /lˈaɪbəl/ (L-eyeb). In Canadian English: /ˈlaɪbɛl/ (LEYEB-ehl). In Australian English: /lˈaɪbəl/ (L-eyeb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪbɛl/ (LEYEB-ehl), while in British English it's /lˈaɪbəl/ (L-eyeb).

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libel

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/ˈlaɪbɛl/

LEYEB-ehl

Syllable Breakdown

laɪbli·ɛlbel

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