How do you pronounce "duffer"?

In American English: /ˈdʌfɝ/ (DUHF-ur). In British English: /dˈʌfə/ (D-uhf). In Canadian English: /ˈdʌfɝ/ (DUHF-ur). In Australian English: /dˈʌfə/ (D-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʌfɝ/ (DUHF-ur), while in British English it's /dˈʌfə/ (D-uhf).

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duffer

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/ˈdʌfɝ/

DUHF-ur

Syllable Breakdown

dʌfduf·ɝfer

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