How do you pronounce "forgiveness"?

In American English: /fɝˈgɪvnəs/ (fur-GIVN-uhs). In British English: /fəgˈɪvnɪs/ (fuhg-IVN-is). In Canadian English: /fɝˈgɪvnəs/ (fur-GIVN-uhs). In Australian English: /fəɡˈɪvnəs/ (fuhg-IVN-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /fɝˈgɪvnəs/ (fur-GIVN-uhs), while in British English it's /fəgˈɪvnɪs/ (fuhg-IVN-is).

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forgiveness

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/fɝˈgɪvnəs/

fur-GIVN-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

fɝfor·gɪvngive·əsness

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