How do you pronounce "playful"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪfəl/ (PLAYF-uhl). In British English: /plˈeɪfəl/ (PL-ayf). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪfəl/ (PLAYF-uhl). In Australian English: /plˈeɪfəl/ (PL-ayf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪfəl/ (PLAYF-uhl), while in British English it's /plˈeɪfəl/ (PL-ayf).

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playful

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/ˈpleɪfəl/

PLAYF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

pleɪfplay·əlful

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