How do you pronounce "carefree"?

In American English: /ˈkɛrˌfriː/ (KEHR-free). In British English: /kˈeəfɹiː/ (K-eh-uhfr). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛrˌfriː/ (KEHR-free). In Australian English: /kˈeəfɹiː/ (K-eh-uhfr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛrˌfriː/ (KEHR-free), while in British English it's /kˈeəfɹiː/ (K-eh-uhfr).

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/ˈkɛrˌfriː/

KEHR-free

Syllable Breakdown

kɛrcare·friːfree

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