How do you pronounce "petulance"?

In American English: /ˈpɛtʃələns/ (PEHCH-uhl-uhns). In British English: /pˈɛtjʊləns/ (P-ehty-uul). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛtʃələns/ (PEHCH-uhl-uhns). In Australian English: /pˈɛtjʊləns/ (P-ehty-uul).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛtʃələns/ (PEHCH-uhl-uhns), while in British English it's /pˈɛtjʊləns/ (P-ehty-uul).

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petulance

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/ˈpɛtʃələns/

PEHCH-uhl-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

pɛtʃpetu·əlla·ənsnce

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