How do you pronounce "paddle"?

In American English: /ˈpædəl/ (PAD-uhl). In British English: /pˈædəl/ (P-ad). In Canadian English: /ˈpædəl/ (PAD-uhl). In Australian English: /pˈadəl/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpædəl/ (PAD-uhl), while in British English it's /pˈædəl/ (P-ad).

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paddle

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/ˈpædəl/

PAD-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

pædpad·əldle

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