How do you pronounce "needle"?

In American English: /ˈniːdəl/ (NEED-uhl). In British English: /nˈiːdəl/ (N-eed). In Canadian English: /ˈniːdəl/ (NEED-uhl). In Australian English: /nˈiːdəl/ (N-eed).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈniːdəl/ (NEED-uhl), while in British English it's /nˈiːdəl/ (N-eed).

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needle

/ˈniːdəl/

NEED-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

niːdnee·əldle

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