How do you pronounce "alfa"?

In American English: /ˈælfə/ (ALF-uh). In British English: /ˈalfə/ (ALF). In Canadian English: /ˈælfə/ (ALF-uh). In Australian English: /ˈalfə/ (ALF).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈælfə/ (ALF-uh), while in British English it's /ˈalfə/ (ALF).

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alfa

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/ˈælfə/

ALF-uh

Syllable Breakdown

ælfal·əfa

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