How do you pronounce "riddled"?

In American English: /ˈrɪdəld/ (RID-uhld). In British English: /ɹˈɪdəld/ (R-id). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪdəld/ (RID-uhld). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪdəld/ (R-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪdəld/ (RID-uhld), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪdəld/ (R-id).

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riddled

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/ˈrɪdəld/

RID-uhld

Syllable Breakdown

rɪdrid·əlddled

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