How do you pronounce "kettle"?

In American English: /ˈkɛtəl/ (KEHT-uhl). In British English: /kˈɛtəl/ (K-eht). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛtəl/ (KEHT-uhl). In Australian English: /kˈɛtəl/ (K-eht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛtəl/ (KEHT-uhl), while in British English it's /kˈɛtəl/ (K-eht).

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kettle

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/ˈkɛtəl/

KEHT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

kɛtket·əltle

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