How do you pronounce "woeful"?

In American English: /ˈwoʊfəl/ (WOHF-uhl). In British English: /wˈəʊfəl/ (W-ohf). In Canadian English: /ˈwoʊfəl/ (WOHF-uhl). In Australian English: /wˈəʊfəl/ (W-ohf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwoʊfəl/ (WOHF-uhl), while in British English it's /wˈəʊfəl/ (W-ohf).

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woeful

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/ˈwoʊfəl/

WOHF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

woʊfwoe·əlful

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