How do you pronounce "peacefully"?

In American English: /ˈpiːsfəli/ (PEESF-uhl-ee). In British English: /pˈiːsfəli/ (P-eesf-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈpiːsfəli/ (PEESF-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /pˈiːsfəli/ (P-eesf-uhl).

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

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

How to Pronounce "peacefully"

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peacefully

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/ˈpiːsfəli/

PEESF-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

piːsfpeace·əlful·ily

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