How do you pronounce "smuggle"?

In American English: /ˈsmʌgəl/ (SMUHG-uhl). In British English: /smˈʌɡəl/ (SM-uhg). In Canadian English: /ˈsmʌgəl/ (SMUHG-uhl). In Australian English: /smˈʌɡəl/ (SM-uhg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmʌgəl/ (SMUHG-uhl), while in British English it's /smˈʌɡəl/ (SM-uhg).

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smuggle

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/ˈsmʌgəl/

SMUHG-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

smʌgsmug·əlgle

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