How do you pronounce "brittle"?

In American English: /ˈbrɪtəl/ (BRIT-uhl). In British English: /bɹˈɪtəl/ (BR-it). In Canadian English: /ˈbrɪtəl/ (BRIT-uhl). In Australian English: /bɹˈɪtəl/ (BR-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbrɪtəl/ (BRIT-uhl), while in British English it's /bɹˈɪtəl/ (BR-it).

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brittle

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/ˈbrɪtəl/

BRIT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

brɪtbrit·əltle

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