How do you pronounce "afford"?

In American English: /əˈfɔrd/ (uh-FAWRD). In British English: /əfˈɔːd/ (uhf-AWD). In Canadian English: /əˈfɔrd/ (uh-FAWRD). In Australian English: /ɐfˈɔːd/ (ⱯF).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈfɔrd/ (uh-FAWRD), while in British English it's /əfˈɔːd/ (uhf-AWD).

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afford

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/əˈfɔrd/

uh-FAWRD

Syllable Breakdown

əaf·fɔrdford

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Last updated: 2026-02-12