How do you pronounce "cardiff"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːrdɪf/ (KAHRD-if). In British English: /kˈɑːdɪf/ (K-ahd). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːrdɪf/ (KAHRD-if). In Australian English: /kˈɑːdɪf/ (K-ahd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːrdɪf/ (KAHRD-if), while in British English it's /kˈɑːdɪf/ (K-ahd).

How to Pronounce "cardiff"

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cardiff

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/ˈkɑːrdɪf/

KAHRD-if

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːrdcar·ɪfdiff

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