How do you pronounce "ripples"?

In American English: /ˈrɪpəlz/ (RIP-uhlz). In British English: /ɹˈɪpəlz/ (R-ip). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪpəlz/ (RIP-uhlz). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪpəlz/ (R-ip).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪpəlz/ (RIP-uhlz), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪpəlz/ (R-ip).

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ripples

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/ˈrɪpəlz/

RIP-uhlz

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rɪprip·əlzples

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