How do you pronounce "bereft"?

In American English: /bɝˈɛft/ (bur-EHFT). In British English: /bɪɹˈɛft/ (bir-EHFT). In Canadian English: /bɝˈɛft/ (bur-EHFT). In Australian English: /bɪɹˈɛft/ (bir-EHFT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɝˈɛft/ (bur-EHFT), while in British English it's /bɪɹˈɛft/ (bir-EHFT).

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bereft

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/bɝˈɛft/

bur-EHFT

Syllable Breakdown

bɝber·ɛfteft

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