How do you pronounce "alfred"?

In American English: /ˈælfrɪd/ (ALFR-id). In British English: /ˈælfɹɪd/ (ALFR-id). In Canadian English: /ˈælfrɪd/ (ALFR-id). In Australian English: /ˈalfɹɪd/ (ALFR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈælfrɪd/ (ALFR-id), while in British English it's /ˈælfɹɪd/ (ALFR-id).

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alfred

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/ˈælfrɪd/

ALFR-id

Syllable Breakdown

ælfral·ɪdfred

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