How do you pronounce "fractious"?

In American English: /ˈfrækʃəs/ (FRAKSH-uhs). In British English: /fɹˈakʃəs/ (FR). In Canadian English: /ˈfrækʃəs/ (FRAKSH-uhs). In Australian English: /fɹˈakʃəs/ (FR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfrækʃəs/ (FRAKSH-uhs), while in British English it's /fɹˈakʃəs/ (FR).

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fractious

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/ˈfrækʃəs/

FRAKSH-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

frækʃfrac·əstious

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