How do you pronounce "rightfully"?

In American English: /ˈraɪtfəli/ (REYETF-uhl-ee). In British English: /ɹˈaɪtfəli/ (R-eyetf-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌɪtfəli/ (RUH-itf-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪtfəli/ (R-eyetf-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪtfəli/ (REYETF-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /ɹˈaɪtfəli/ (R-eyetf-uhl).

How to Pronounce "rightfully"

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/ˈraɪtfəli/

REYETF-uhl-ee

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raɪtfright·əlful·ily

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