How do you pronounce "forfeit"?

In American English: /ˈfɔrfɪt/ (FAWRF-it). In British English: /fˈɔːfɪt/ (F-awf). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔrfɪt/ (FAWRF-it). In Australian English: /fˈɔːfɪt/ (F-awf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔrfɪt/ (FAWRF-it), while in British English it's /fˈɔːfɪt/ (F-awf).

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forfeit

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/ˈfɔrfɪt/

FAWRF-it

Syllable Breakdown

fɔrffor·ɪtfeit

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