How do you pronounce "careless"?

In American English: /ˈkɛrlɛs/ (KEHRL-ehs). In British English: /kˈeələs/ (K-eh-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛrlɛs/ (KEHRL-ehs). In Australian English: /kˈeələs/ (K-eh-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛrlɛs/ (KEHRL-ehs), while in British English it's /kˈeələs/ (K-eh-uhl).

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careless

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/ˈkɛrlɛs/

KEHRL-ehs

Syllable Breakdown

kɛrlcare·ɛsless

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