How do you pronounce "shackles"?

In American English: /ˈʃækəlz/ (SHAK-uhlz). In British English: /ʃˈakəlz/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃækəlz/ (SHAK-uhlz). In Australian English: /ʃˈakəlz/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃækəlz/ (SHAK-uhlz), while in British English it's /ʃˈakəlz/ (SH).

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shackles

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/ˈʃækəlz/

SHAK-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

ʃækshack·əlzles

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