How do you pronounce "joyful"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/ (JOYF-uhl). In British English: /dʒˈɔɪfəl/ (J-oyf). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/ (JOYF-uhl). In Australian English: /dʒˈɔɪfəl/ (J-oyf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/ (JOYF-uhl), while in British English it's /dʒˈɔɪfəl/ (J-oyf).

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joyful

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/ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

JOYF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɔɪfjoy·əlful

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