How do you pronounce "nigel"?

In American English: /ˈnaɪdʒəl/ (NEYEJ-uhl). In British English: /nˈaɪdʒəl/ (N-eyej). In Canadian English: /ˈnaɪdʒəl/ (NEYEJ-uhl). In Australian English: /nˈaɪdʒəl/ (N-eyej).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnaɪdʒəl/ (NEYEJ-uhl), while in British English it's /nˈaɪdʒəl/ (N-eyej).

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nigel

/ˈnaɪdʒəl/

NEYEJ-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

naɪdʒni·əlgel

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