How do you pronounce "spindle"?

In American English: /ˈspɪndəl/ (SPIND-uhl). In British English: /spˈɪndəl/ (SP-ind). In Canadian English: /ˈspɪndəl/ (SPIND-uhl). In Australian English: /spˈɪndəl/ (SP-ind).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɪndəl/ (SPIND-uhl), while in British English it's /spˈɪndəl/ (SP-ind).

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spindle

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/ˈspɪndəl/

SPIND-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

spɪndspin·əldle

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