How do you pronounce "clifton"?

In American English: /ˈklɪftən/ (KLIFT-uhn). In British English: /klˈɪftən/ (KL-ift). In Canadian English: /ˈklɪftən/ (KLIFT-uhn). In Australian English: /klˈɪftən/ (KL-ift).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɪftən/ (KLIFT-uhn), while in British English it's /klˈɪftən/ (KL-ift).

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clifton

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/ˈklɪftən/

KLIFT-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

klɪftcli·ənfton

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