How do you pronounce "myrtle"?

In American English: /ˈmɝːtəl/ (MURT-uhl). In British English: /mˈɜːtəl/ (M-ɜt). In Canadian English: /ˈmɝːtəl/ (MURT-uhl). In Australian English: /mˈɜːtəl/ (M-ɜt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɝːtəl/ (MURT-uhl), while in British English it's /mˈɜːtəl/ (M-ɜt).

How to Pronounce "myrtle"

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myrtle

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/ˈmɝːtəl/

MURT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

mɝːtmyr·əltle

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