How do you pronounce "spoil"?

In American English: /ˈspɔɪl/ (SPOYL). In British English: /spˈɔɪl/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspɔɪl/ (SPOYL). In Australian English: /spˈɔɪl/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɔɪl/ (SPOYL), while in British English it's /spˈɔɪl/ (SP).

How to Pronounce "spoil"

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spoil

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/ˈspɔɪl/

SPOYL

Syllable Breakdown

spɔɪlspoil

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