How do you pronounce "voiceless"?

In American English: /ˈvɔɪsləs/ (VOYSL-uhs). In British English: /vˈɔɪsləs/ (V-oysl). In Canadian English: /ˈvɔɪsləs/ (VOYSL-uhs). In Australian English: /vˈɔɪsləs/ (V-oysl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɔɪsləs/ (VOYSL-uhs), while in British English it's /vˈɔɪsləs/ (V-oysl).

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voiceless

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/ˈvɔɪsləs/

VOYSL-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

vɔɪslvoice·əsless

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