How do you pronounce "thistle"?

In American English: /ˈθɪsəl/ (THIS-uhl). In British English: /θˈɪsəl/ (TH-is). In Canadian English: /ˈθɪsəl/ (THIS-uhl). In Australian English: /θˈɪsəl/ (TH-is).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθɪsəl/ (THIS-uhl), while in British English it's /θˈɪsəl/ (TH-is).

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thistle

/ˈθɪsəl/

THIS-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

θɪsthis·əltle

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