How do you pronounce "baffle"?

In American English: /ˈbæfəl/ (BAF-uhl). In British English: /bˈafəl/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbæfəl/ (BAF-uhl). In Australian English: /bˈafəl/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæfəl/ (BAF-uhl), while in British English it's /bˈafəl/ (B).

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baffle

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/ˈbæfəl/

BAF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

bæfbaf·əlfle

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