How do you pronounce "riddles"?

In American English: /ˈrɪdəlz/ (RID-uhlz). In British English: /ɹˈɪdəlz/ (R-id). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪdəlz/ (RID-uhlz). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪdəlz/ (R-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪdəlz/ (RID-uhlz), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪdəlz/ (R-id).

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riddles

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/ˈrɪdəlz/

RID-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

rɪdrid·əlzdles

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