How do you pronounce "sinful"?

In American English: /ˈsɪnfəl/ (SINF-uhl). In British English: /sˈɪnfəl/ (S-inf). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪnfəl/ (SINF-uhl). In Australian English: /sˈɪnfəl/ (S-inf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪnfəl/ (SINF-uhl), while in British English it's /sˈɪnfəl/ (S-inf).

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sinful

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/ˈsɪnfəl/

SINF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

sɪnfsin·əlful

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