How do you pronounce "ribald"?

In American English: /ˈraɪbɑːld/ (REYEB-ahld). In British English: /ɹˈɪbɔːld/ (R-ib). In Canadian English: /ˈraɪbɑːld/ (REYEB-ahld). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪbɔːld/ (R-ib).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪbɑːld/ (REYEB-ahld), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪbɔːld/ (R-ib).

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ribald

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/ˈraɪbɑːld/

REYEB-ahld

Syllable Breakdown

raɪbrib·ɑːldald

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