How do you pronounce "rifle"?

In American English: /ˈraɪfəl/ (REYEF-uhl). In British English: /ɹˈaɪfəl/ (R-eyef). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌɪfəl/ (RUH-if-uhl). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪfəl/ (R-eyef).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪfəl/ (REYEF-uhl), while in British English it's /ɹˈaɪfəl/ (R-eyef).

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rifle

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/ˈraɪfəl/

REYEF-uhl

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raɪfri·əlfle

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