How do you pronounce "blissful"?

In American English: /ˈblɪsfəl/ (BLISF-uhl). In British English: /blˈɪsfəl/ (BL-isf). In Canadian English: /ˈblɪsfəl/ (BLISF-uhl). In Australian English: /blˈɪsfəl/ (BL-isf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈblɪsfəl/ (BLISF-uhl), while in British English it's /blˈɪsfəl/ (BL-isf).

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blissful

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/ˈblɪsfəl/

BLISF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

blɪsfbliss·əlful

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