How do you pronounce "affable"?

In American English: /ˈæfəbəl/ (AF-uhb-uhl). In British English: /ˈafəbəl/ (AF-uhb). In Canadian English: /ˈæfəbəl/ (AF-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈafəbəl/ (AF-uhb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæfəbəl/ (AF-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈafəbəl/ (AF-uhb).

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affable

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/ˈæfəbəl/

AF-uhb-uhl

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æfaf·əbfa·əlble

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