How do you pronounce "whistle"?

In American English: /ˈwɪsəl/ (WIS-uhl). In British English: /wˈɪsəl/ (W-is). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪsəl/ (WIS-uhl). In Australian English: /wˈɪsəl/ (W-is).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪsəl/ (WIS-uhl), while in British English it's /wˈɪsəl/ (W-is).

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whistle

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/ˈwɪsəl/

WIS-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

wɪswhis·əltle

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