How do you pronounce "affluent"?

In American English: /ˈæfluːənt/ (AFL-oo-uhnt). In British English: /ˈafluːənt/ (AFL-oo). In Canadian English: /ˈæfluːənt/ (AFL-oo-uhnt). In Australian English: /ˈafluːənt/ (AFL-oo).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæfluːənt/ (AFL-oo-uhnt), while in British English it's /ˈafluːənt/ (AFL-oo).

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affluent

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/ˈæfluːənt/

AFL-oo-uhnt

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æflaf·uːflu·əntent

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