How do you pronounce "smallish"?

In American English: /ˈsmɔlɪʃ/ (SMAWL-ish). In British English: /smˈɔːlɪʃ/ (SM-awl). In Canadian English: /ˈsmɔlɪʃ/ (SMAWL-ish). In Australian English: /smˈɔːlɪʃ/ (SM-awl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmɔlɪʃ/ (SMAWL-ish), while in British English it's /smˈɔːlɪʃ/ (SM-awl).

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smallish

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/ˈsmɔlɪʃ/

SMAWL-ish

Syllable Breakdown

smɔlsmall·ɪʃish

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