How do you pronounce "peaceful"?

In American English: /ˈpiːsfəl/ (PEESF-uhl). In British English: /pˈiːsfəl/ (P-eesf). In Canadian English: /ˈpiːsfəl/ (PEESF-uhl). In Australian English: /pˈiːsfəl/ (P-eesf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpiːsfəl/ (PEESF-uhl), while in British English it's /pˈiːsfəl/ (P-eesf).

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peaceful

/ˈpiːsfəl/

PEESF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

piːsfpeace·əlful

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