How do you pronounce "grapefruit"?

In American English: /ˈgreɪpˌfruːt/ (GRAYP-froot). In British English: /gɹˈeɪpfɹˌuːt/ (GR-aypfr). In Canadian English: /ˈgreɪpˌfruːt/ (GRAYP-froot). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈeɪpfɹuːt/ (GR-aypfr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgreɪpˌfruːt/ (GRAYP-froot), while in British English it's /gɹˈeɪpfɹˌuːt/ (GR-aypfr).

How to Pronounce "grapefruit"

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grapefruit

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/ˈgreɪpˌfruːt/

GRAYP-froot

Syllable Breakdown

greɪpgrape·fruːtfruit

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