How do you pronounce "buffet"?

In American English: /ˈbʌfət/ (BUHF-uht). In British English: /bˈʌfɪt/ (B-uhf). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌfət/ (BUHF-uht). In Australian English: /bˈʌfɪt/ (B-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌfət/ (BUHF-uht), while in British English it's /bˈʌfɪt/ (B-uhf).

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buffet

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/ˈbʌfət/

BUHF-uht

Syllable Breakdown

bʌfbuf·ətfet

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