How do you pronounce "shingles"?

In American English: /ˈʃɪŋgəlz/ (SHINGG-uhlz). In British English: /ʃˈɪŋɡəlz/ (SH-ingg). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɪŋgəlz/ (SHINGG-uhlz). In Australian English: /ʃˈɪŋɡəlz/ (SH-ingg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɪŋgəlz/ (SHINGG-uhlz), while in British English it's /ʃˈɪŋɡəlz/ (SH-ingg).

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shingles

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/ˈʃɪŋgəlz/

SHINGG-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɪŋgshin·əlzgles

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