How do you pronounce "chafing"?

In American English: /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/ (CHAYF-ing). In British English: /tʃˈeɪfɪŋ/ (CH-ayf). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/ (CHAYF-ing). In Australian English: /tʃˈeɪfɪŋ/ (CH-ayf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/ (CHAYF-ing), while in British English it's /tʃˈeɪfɪŋ/ (CH-ayf).

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chafing

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/ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

CHAYF-ing

Syllable Breakdown

tʃeɪfchaf·ɪŋing

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