How do you pronounce "cradles"?

In American English: /ˈkreɪdəlz/ (KRAYD-uhlz). In British English: /kɹˈeɪdəlz/ (KR-ayd). In Canadian English: /ˈkreɪdəlz/ (KRAYD-uhlz). In Australian English: /kɹˈeɪdəlz/ (KR-ayd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkreɪdəlz/ (KRAYD-uhlz), while in British English it's /kɹˈeɪdəlz/ (KR-ayd).

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cradles

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/ˈkreɪdəlz/

KRAYD-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

kreɪdcra·əlzdles

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