How do you pronounce "sufferings"?

In American English: /ˈsʌfɝɪŋz/ (SUHF-ur-ingz). In British English: /sˈʌfəɹɪŋz/ (S-uhf-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌfɝɪŋz/ (SUHF-ur-ingz). In Australian English: /sˈʌfəɹɪŋz/ (S-uhf-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌfɝɪŋz/ (SUHF-ur-ingz), while in British English it's /sˈʌfəɹɪŋz/ (S-uhf-uhr).

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sufferings

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/ˈsʌfɝɪŋz/

SUHF-ur-ingz

Syllable Breakdown

sʌfsuf·ɝfer·ɪŋzings

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