How do you pronounce "thumbnail"?

In American English: /ˈθʌmˌneɪl/ (THUHM-nayl). In British English: /θˈɐmnˌeɪl/ (TH). In Canadian English: /ˈθʌmˌneɪl/ (THUHM-nayl). In Australian English: /θˈʌmneɪl/ (TH-uhmn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθʌmˌneɪl/ (THUHM-nayl), while in British English it's /θˈɐmnˌeɪl/ (TH).

How to Pronounce "thumbnail"

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/ˈθʌmˌneɪl/

THUHM-nayl

Syllable Breakdown

θʌmthumb·neɪlnail

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