How do you pronounce "crackle"?

In American English: /ˈkrækəl/ (KRAK-uhl). In British English: /kɹˈakəl/ (KR). In Canadian English: /ˈkrækəl/ (KRAK-uhl). In Australian English: /kɹˈakəl/ (KR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrækəl/ (KRAK-uhl), while in British English it's /kɹˈakəl/ (KR).

How to Pronounce "crackle"

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crackle

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/ˈkrækəl/

KRAK-uhl

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krækcrack·əlle

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