How do you pronounce "workable"?

In American English: /ˈwɝːkəbəl/ (WURK-uhb-uhl). In British English: /wˈɜːkəbəl/ (W-ɜk-uhb). In Canadian English: /ˈwɝːkəbəl/ (WURK-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /wˈɜːkəbəl/ (W-ɜk-uhb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɝːkəbəl/ (WURK-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /wˈɜːkəbəl/ (W-ɜk-uhb).

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workable

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/ˈwɝːkəbəl/

WURK-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

wɝːkwo·əbrk·əlable

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