How do you pronounce "carefully"?

In American English: /ˈkɛrfəli/ (KEHRF-uhl-ee). In British English: /kˈɛəfəli/ (K-eh-uhf-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛrfəli/ (KEHRF-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /kˈeəfəli/ (K-eh-uhf-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛrfəli/ (KEHRF-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /kˈɛəfəli/ (K-eh-uhf-uhl).

How to Pronounce "carefully"

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carefully

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/ˈkɛrfəli/

KEHRF-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kɛrfcare·əlful·ily

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