How do you pronounce "petulant"?

In American English: /ˈpɛtʃələnt/ (PEHCH-uhl-uhnt). In British English: /pˈɛtjʊlənt/ (P-ehty-uul). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛtʃələnt/ (PEHCH-uhl-uhnt). In Australian English: /pˈɛtjʊlənt/ (P-ehty-uul).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛtʃələnt/ (PEHCH-uhl-uhnt), while in British English it's /pˈɛtjʊlənt/ (P-ehty-uul).

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petulant

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/ˈpɛtʃələnt/

PEHCH-uhl-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

pɛtʃpe·əltu·əntlant

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