How do you pronounce "wasteful"?

In American English: /ˈweɪstfəl/ (WAYSTF-uhl). In British English: /wˈeɪstfəl/ (W-aystf). In Canadian English: /ˈweɪstfəl/ (WAYSTF-uhl). In Australian English: /wˈeɪstfəl/ (W-aystf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈweɪstfəl/ (WAYSTF-uhl), while in British English it's /wˈeɪstfəl/ (W-aystf).

How to Pronounce "wasteful"

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wasteful

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/ˈweɪstfəl/

WAYSTF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

weɪstfwaste·əlful

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