How do you pronounce "dolphins"?

In American English: /ˈdɑːlfənz/ (DAHLF-uhnz). In British English: /dˈɒlfɪnz/ (D-olf). In Canadian English: /ˈdɑːlfənz/ (DAHLF-uhnz). In Australian English: /dˈɒlfɪnz/ (D-olf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɑːlfənz/ (DAHLF-uhnz), while in British English it's /dˈɒlfɪnz/ (D-olf).

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dolphins

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/ˈdɑːlfənz/

DAHLF-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

dɑːlfdol·ənzphins

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