How do you pronounce "startle"?

In American English: /ˈstɑːrtəl/ (STAHRT-uhl). In British English: /stˈɑːtəl/ (ST-aht). In Canadian English: /ˈstɑːrtəl/ (STAHRT-uhl). In Australian English: /stˈɑːtəl/ (ST-aht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɑːrtəl/ (STAHRT-uhl), while in British English it's /stˈɑːtəl/ (ST-aht).

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startle

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/ˈstɑːrtəl/

STAHRT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

stɑːrtstar·əltle

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