How do you pronounce "dauphin"?

In American English: /ˈdaʊfɪn/ (DOWF-in). In British English: /dˈɔːfɪn/ (D-awf). In Canadian English: /ˈdʌʊfɪn/ (DUH-uuf-in). In Australian English: /dˈɔːfɪn/ (D-awf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdaʊfɪn/ (DOWF-in), while in British English it's /dˈɔːfɪn/ (D-awf).

How to Pronounce "dauphin"

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dauphin

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/ˈdaʊfɪn/

DOWF-in

Syllable Breakdown

daʊfdau·ɪnphin

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