How do you pronounce "syllable"?

In American English: /ˈsɪləbəl/ (SIL-uhb-uhl). In British English: /sˈɪləbəl/ (S-il-uhb). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪləbəl/ (SIL-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /sˈɪləbəl/ (S-il-uhb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪləbəl/ (SIL-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /sˈɪləbəl/ (S-il-uhb).

How to Pronounce "syllable"

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syllable

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/ˈsɪləbəl/

SIL-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

sɪlsyl·əbla·əlble

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