How do you pronounce "cafe"?

In American English: /kəˈfeɪ/ (kuh-FAY). In British English: /kˈæfeɪ/ (K-af). In Canadian English: /kəˈfeɪ/ (kuh-FAY). In Australian English: /kˈafeɪ/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈfeɪ/ (kuh-FAY), while in British English it's /kˈæfeɪ/ (K-af).

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/kəˈfeɪ/

kuh-FAY

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kəca·feɪfe

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