How do you pronounce "fitful"?

In American English: /ˈfɪtfəl/ (FITF-uhl). In British English: /fˈɪtfəl/ (F-itf). In Canadian English: /ˈfɪtfəl/ (FITF-uhl). In Australian English: /fˈɪtfəl/ (F-itf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɪtfəl/ (FITF-uhl), while in British English it's /fˈɪtfəl/ (F-itf).

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fitful

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/ˈfɪtfəl/

FITF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

fɪtffit·əlful

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