How do you pronounce "wrinkle"?

In American English: /ˈrɪŋkəl/ (RINGK-uhl). In British English: /ɹˈɪŋkəl/ (R-ingk). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪŋkəl/ (RINGK-uhl). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪŋkəl/ (R-ingk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪŋkəl/ (RINGK-uhl), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪŋkəl/ (R-ingk).

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wrinkle

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/ˈrɪŋkəl/

RINGK-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

rɪŋkwrin·əlkle

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