How do you pronounce "subtle"?

In American English: /ˈsʌtəl/ (SUHT-uhl). In British English: /sˈɐtəl/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌtəl/ (SUHT-uhl). In Australian English: /sˈʌtəl/ (S-uht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌtəl/ (SUHT-uhl), while in British English it's /sˈɐtəl/ (S).

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subtle

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/ˈsʌtəl/

SUHT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

sʌtsub·əltle

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