How do you pronounce "ruler"?

In American English: /ˈruːlɝ/ (ROOL-ur). In British English: /ɹˈuːlə/ (R-ool). In Canadian English: /ˈruːlɝ/ (ROOL-ur). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːlə/ (R-ool).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːlɝ/ (ROOL-ur), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːlə/ (R-ool).

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ruler

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/ˈruːlɝ/

ROOL-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ruːlru·ɝler

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