How do you pronounce "fetus"?

In American English: /ˈfiːtəs/ (FEET-uhs). In British English: /fˈiːtəs/ (F-eet). In Canadian English: /ˈfiːtəs/ (FEET-uhs). In Australian English: /fˈiːtəs/ (F-eet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfiːtəs/ (FEET-uhs), while in British English it's /fˈiːtəs/ (F-eet).

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fetus

/ˈfiːtəs/

FEET-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

fiːtfe·əstus

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