How do you pronounce "rifles"?

In American English: /ˈraɪfəlz/ (REYEF-uhlz). In British English: /ɹˈaɪfəlz/ (R-eyef). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌɪfəlz/ (RUH-if-uhlz). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪfəlz/ (R-eyef).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪfəlz/ (REYEF-uhlz), while in British English it's /ɹˈaɪfəlz/ (R-eyef).

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rifles

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/ˈraɪfəlz/

REYEF-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

raɪfri·əlzfles

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