How do you pronounce "buffered"?

In American English: /ˈbʌfɝd/ (BUHF-urd). In British English: /bˈʌfəd/ (B-uhf). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌfɝd/ (BUHF-urd). In Australian English: /bˈʌfəd/ (B-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌfɝd/ (BUHF-urd), while in British English it's /bˈʌfəd/ (B-uhf).

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buffered

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/ˈbʌfɝd/

BUHF-urd

Syllable Breakdown

bʌfbuff·ɝdered

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