How do you pronounce "gleeful"?

In American English: /ˈgliːfəl/ (GLEEF-uhl). In British English: /ɡlˈiːfəl/ (GL-eef). In Canadian English: /ˈgliːfəl/ (GLEEF-uhl). In Australian English: /ɡlˈiːfəl/ (GL-eef).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgliːfəl/ (GLEEF-uhl), while in British English it's /ɡlˈiːfəl/ (GL-eef).

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gleeful

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/ˈgliːfəl/

GLEEF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

gliːfglee·əlful

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