How do you pronounce "nimble"?

In American English: /ˈnɪmbəl/ (NIMB-uhl). In British English: /nˈɪmbəl/ (N-imb). In Canadian English: /ˈnɪmbəl/ (NIMB-uhl). In Australian English: /nˈɪmbəl/ (N-imb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɪmbəl/ (NIMB-uhl), while in British English it's /nˈɪmbəl/ (N-imb).

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nimble

/ˈnɪmbəl/

NIMB-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

nɪmbnim·əlble

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