How do you pronounce "buffoon"?

In American English: /bəˈfuːn/ (buh-FOON). In British English: /bəfˈuːn/ (buhf-OON). In Canadian English: /bəˈfuːn/ (buh-FOON). In Australian English: /bəfˈuːn/ (buhf-OON).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bəˈfuːn/ (buh-FOON), while in British English it's /bəfˈuːn/ (buhf-OON).

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buffoon

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/bəˈfuːn/

buh-FOON

Syllable Breakdown

bəbuf·fuːnfoon

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