How do you pronounce "ruthlessly"?

In American English: /ˈruːθləsli/ (ROOTHL-uhsl-ee). In British English: /ɹˈuːθləsli/ (R-oothl-uhsl). In Canadian English: /ˈruːθləsli/ (ROOTHL-uhsl-ee). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːθləsli/ (R-oothl-uhsl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːθləsli/ (ROOTHL-uhsl-ee), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːθləsli/ (R-oothl-uhsl).

How to Pronounce "ruthlessly"

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ruthlessly

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/ˈruːθləsli/

ROOTHL-uhsl-ee

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ruːθlruth·əslless·ily

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