How do you pronounce "vindictive"?

In American English: /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/ (vin-DIKT-iv). In British English: /vɪndˈɪktɪv/ (vind-IKT-iv). In Canadian English: /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/ (vin-DIKT-iv). In Australian English: /vɪndˈɪktɪv/ (vind-IKT-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/ (vin-DIKT-iv), while in British English it's /vɪndˈɪktɪv/ (vind-IKT-iv).

How to Pronounce "vindictive"

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vindictive

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/vɪnˈdɪktɪv/

vin-DIKT-iv

Syllable Breakdown

vɪnvin·dɪktdic·ɪvtive

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