How do you pronounce "needles"?

In American English: /ˈniːdəlz/ (NEED-uhlz). In British English: /nˈiːdəlz/ (N-eed). In Canadian English: /ˈniːdəlz/ (NEED-uhlz). In Australian English: /nˈiːdəlz/ (N-eed).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈniːdəlz/ (NEED-uhlz), while in British English it's /nˈiːdəlz/ (N-eed).

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needles

/ˈniːdəlz/

NEED-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

niːdnee·əlzdles

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