How do you pronounce "miles"?

In American English: /ˈmaɪlz/ (MEYELZ). In British English: /mˈaɪlz/ (M). In Canadian English: /ˈmaɪlz/ (MEYELZ). In Australian English: /mˈaɪlz/ (M).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmaɪlz/ (MEYELZ), while in British English it's /mˈaɪlz/ (M).

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miles

/ˈmaɪlz/

MEYELZ

Syllable Breakdown

maɪlzmiles

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