How do you pronounce "puerile"?

In American English: /pjuːˈriːl/ (pyoo-REEL). In British English: /pjˈuːɹaɪl/ (PY-oor). In Canadian English: /pjuːˈriːl/ (pyoo-REEL). In Australian English: /pjˈuːɹaɪl/ (PY-oor).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pjuːˈriːl/ (pyoo-REEL), while in British English it's /pjˈuːɹaɪl/ (PY-oor).

How to Pronounce "puerile"

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puerile

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/pjuːˈriːl/

pyoo-REEL

Syllable Breakdown

pjuːpue·riːlrile

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