How do you pronounce "fearsome"?

In American English: /ˈfɪrsəm/ (FIRS-uhm). In British English: /fˈiəsʌm/ (F-ee-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈfɪrsəm/ (FIRS-uhm). In Australian English: /fˈiəsʌm/ (F-ee-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɪrsəm/ (FIRS-uhm), while in British English it's /fˈiəsʌm/ (F-ee-uhs).

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fearsome

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/ˈfɪrsəm/

FIRS-uhm

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fɪrsfear·əmsome

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