How do you pronounce "ruefully"?

In American English: /ˈruːfəli/ (ROOF-uhl-ee). In British English: /ɹˈuːfəli/ (R-oof-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈruːfəli/ (ROOF-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːfəli/ (R-oof-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːfəli/ (ROOF-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːfəli/ (R-oof-uhl).

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ruefully

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/ˈruːfəli/

ROOF-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ruːfrue·əlful·ily

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