How do you pronounce "ruffle"?

In American English: /ˈrʌfəl/ (RUHF-uhl). In British English: /ɹˈɐfəl/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌfəl/ (RUHF-uhl). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌfəl/ (R-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌfəl/ (RUHF-uhl), while in British English it's /ɹˈɐfəl/ (R).

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ruffle

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/ˈrʌfəl/

RUHF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

rʌfruf·əlfle

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