How do you pronounce "tinsel"?

In American English: /ˈtɪnsəl/ (TINS-uhl). In British English: /tˈɪnsəl/ (T-ins). In Canadian English: /ˈtɪnsəl/ (TINS-uhl). In Australian English: /tˈɪnsəl/ (T-ins).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɪnsəl/ (TINS-uhl), while in British English it's /tˈɪnsəl/ (T-ins).

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tinsel

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/ˈtɪnsəl/

TINS-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

tɪnstin·əlsel

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