How do you pronounce "cliffs"?

In American English: /ˈklɪfs/ (KLIFS). In British English: /klˈɪfs/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈklɪfs/ (KLIFS). In Australian English: /klˈɪfs/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɪfs/ (KLIFS), while in British English it's /klˈɪfs/ (KL).

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cliffs

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/ˈklɪfs/

KLIFS

Syllable Breakdown

klɪfscliffs

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