How do you pronounce "rattle"?

In American English: /ˈrætəl/ (RAT-uhl). In British English: /ɹˈætəl/ (R-at). In Canadian English: /ˈrætəl/ (RAT-uhl). In Australian English: /ɹˈatəl/ (R).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrætəl/ (RAT-uhl), while in British English it's /ɹˈætəl/ (R-at).

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rattle

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/ˈrætəl/

RAT-uhl

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rætrat·əltle

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