How do you pronounce "stale"?

In American English: /ˈsteɪl/ (STAYL). In British English: /stˈeɪl/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈsteɪl/ (STAYL). In Australian English: /stˈeɪl/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsteɪl/ (STAYL), while in British English it's /stˈeɪl/ (ST).

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stale

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/ˈsteɪl/

STAYL

Syllable Breakdown

steɪlstale

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