How do you pronounce "forgive"?

In American English: /fɝˈgɪv/ (fur-GIV). In British English: /fəgˈɪv/ (fuhg-IV). In Canadian English: /fɝˈgɪv/ (fur-GIV). In Australian English: /fəɡˈɪv/ (fuhg-IV).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /fɝˈgɪv/ (fur-GIV), while in British English it's /fəgˈɪv/ (fuhg-IV).

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forgive

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/fɝˈgɪv/

fur-GIV

Syllable Breakdown

fɝfor·gɪvgive

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