How do you pronounce "handles"?

In American English: /ˈhændəlz/ (HAND-uhlz). In British English: /hˈændəlz/ (H-and). In Canadian English: /ˈhændəlz/ (HAND-uhlz). In Australian English: /hˈandəlz/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhændəlz/ (HAND-uhlz), while in British English it's /hˈændəlz/ (H-and).

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handles

/ˈhændəlz/

HAND-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

hændhan·əlzdles

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