How do you pronounce "mettle"?

In American English: /ˈmɛtəl/ (MEHT-uhl). In British English: /mˈɛtəl/ (M-eht). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛtəl/ (MEHT-uhl). In Australian English: /mˈɛtəl/ (M-eht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛtəl/ (MEHT-uhl), while in British English it's /mˈɛtəl/ (M-eht).

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mettle

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/ˈmɛtəl/

MEHT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

mɛtmet·əltle

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