How do you pronounce "lawful"?

In American English: /ˈlɔfəl/ (LAWF-uhl). In British English: /lˈɔːfəl/ (L-awf). In Canadian English: /ˈlɔfəl/ (LAWF-uhl). In Australian English: /lˈɔːfəl/ (L-awf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɔfəl/ (LAWF-uhl), while in British English it's /lˈɔːfəl/ (L-awf).

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lawful

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/ˈlɔfəl/

LAWF-uhl

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lɔflaw·əlful

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