How do you pronounce "ferocious"?

In American English: /fɝˈoʊʃəs/ (fur-OHSH-uhs). In British English: /fəɹˈəʊʃəs/ (fuhr-OHSH-uhs). In Canadian English: /fɝˈoʊʃəs/ (fur-OHSH-uhs). In Australian English: /fəɹˈəʊʃəs/ (fuhr-OHSH-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /fɝˈoʊʃəs/ (fur-OHSH-uhs), while in British English it's /fəɹˈəʊʃəs/ (fuhr-OHSH-uhs).

How to Pronounce "ferocious"

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ferocious

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/fɝˈoʊʃəs/

fur-OHSH-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

fɝfe·oʊʃro·əscious

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