How do you pronounce "shackled"?

In American English: /ˈʃækəld/ (SHAK-uhld). In British English: /ʃˈakəld/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃækəld/ (SHAK-uhld). In Australian English: /ʃˈakəld/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃækəld/ (SHAK-uhld), while in British English it's /ʃˈakəld/ (SH).

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shackled

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/ˈʃækəld/

SHAK-uhld

Syllable Breakdown

ʃækshack·əldled

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