How do you pronounce "yellowish"?

In American English: /ˈjɛloʊɪʃ/ (YEHL-oh-ish). In British English: /jˈɛləʊɪʃ/ (Y-ehl-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈjɛloʊɪʃ/ (YEHL-oh-ish). In Australian English: /jˈɛləʊɪʃ/ (Y-ehl-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjɛloʊɪʃ/ (YEHL-oh-ish), while in British English it's /jˈɛləʊɪʃ/ (Y-ehl-oh).

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yellowish

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/ˈjɛloʊɪʃ/

YEHL-oh-ish

Syllable Breakdown

jɛlyel·oʊlow·ɪʃish

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