How do you pronounce "winkle"?

In American English: /ˈwɪŋkəl/ (WINGK-uhl). In British English: /wˈɪŋkəl/ (W-ingk). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪŋkəl/ (WINGK-uhl). In Australian English: /wˈɪŋkəl/ (W-ingk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪŋkəl/ (WINGK-uhl), while in British English it's /wˈɪŋkəl/ (W-ingk).

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winkle

/ˈwɪŋkəl/

WINGK-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

wɪŋkwin·əlkle

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