How do you pronounce "coffin"?

In American English: /ˈkɔfɪn/ (KAWF-in). In British English: /kˈɒfɪn/ (K-of). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔfɪn/ (KAWF-in). In Australian English: /kˈɒfɪn/ (K-of).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔfɪn/ (KAWF-in), while in British English it's /kˈɒfɪn/ (K-of).

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coffin

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/ˈkɔfɪn/

KAWF-in

Syllable Breakdown

kɔfcof·ɪnfin

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