How do you pronounce "bristle"?

In American English: /ˈbrɪsəl/ (BRIS-uhl). In British English: /bɹˈɪsəl/ (BR-is). In Canadian English: /ˈbrɪsəl/ (BRIS-uhl). In Australian English: /bɹˈɪsəl/ (BR-is).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbrɪsəl/ (BRIS-uhl), while in British English it's /bɹˈɪsəl/ (BR-is).

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bristle

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/ˈbrɪsəl/

BRIS-uhl

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brɪsbris·əltle

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