How do you pronounce "riffle"?

In American English: /ˈrɪfəl/ (RIF-uhl). In British English: /ɹˈɪfəl/ (R-if). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪfəl/ (RIF-uhl). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪfəl/ (R-if).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪfəl/ (RIF-uhl), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪfəl/ (R-if).

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riffle

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/ˈrɪfəl/

RIF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

rɪfrif·əlfle

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