How do you pronounce "buffer"?

In American English: /ˈbʌfɝ/ (BUHF-ur). In British English: /bˈɐfə/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌfɝ/ (BUHF-ur). In Australian English: /bˈʌfə/ (B-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌfɝ/ (BUHF-ur), while in British English it's /bˈɐfə/ (B).

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buffer

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/ˈbʌfɝ/

BUHF-ur

Syllable Breakdown

bʌfbuf·ɝfer

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