How do you pronounce "doubtful"?

In American English: /ˈdaʊtfəl/ (DOWTF-uhl). In British English: /dˈaʊtfəl/ (D-owtf). In Canadian English: /ˈdʌʊtfəl/ (DUH-uutf-uhl). In Australian English: /dˈaʊtfəl/ (D-owtf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdaʊtfəl/ (DOWTF-uhl), while in British English it's /dˈaʊtfəl/ (D-owtf).

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doubtful

/ˈdaʊtfəl/

DOWTF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

daʊtfdoubt·əlful

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