How do you pronounce "awful"?

In American English: /ˈɔfəl/ (AWF-uhl). In British English: /ˈɔːfəl/ (AWF-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈɔfəl/ (AWF-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈɔːfəl/ (AWF-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔfəl/ (AWF-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈɔːfəl/ (AWF-uhl).

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awful

/ˈɔfəl/

AWF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɔfaw·əlful

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Last updated: 2026-02-12