How do you pronounce "battle"?

In American English: /ˈbætəl/ (BAT-uhl). In British English: /bˈætəl/ (B-at). In Canadian English: /ˈbætəl/ (BAT-uhl). In Australian English: /bˈatəl/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbætəl/ (BAT-uhl), while in British English it's /bˈætəl/ (B-at).

How to Pronounce "battle"

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battle

/ˈbætəl/

BAT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

bætbat·əltle

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