How do you pronounce "bristles"?

In American English: /ˈbrɪsəlz/ (BRIS-uhlz). In British English: /bɹˈɪsəlz/ (BR-is). In Canadian English: /ˈbrɪsəlz/ (BRIS-uhlz). In Australian English: /bɹˈɪsəlz/ (BR-is).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbrɪsəlz/ (BRIS-uhlz), while in British English it's /bɹˈɪsəlz/ (BR-is).

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bristles

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/ˈbrɪsəlz/

BRIS-uhlz

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brɪsbris·əlztles

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