How do you pronounce "dwarf"?

In American English: /ˈdwɔrf/ (DWAWRF). In British English: /dwˈɔːf/ (DW). In Canadian English: /ˈdwɔrf/ (DWAWRF). In Australian English: /dwˈɔːf/ (DW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdwɔrf/ (DWAWRF), while in British English it's /dwˈɔːf/ (DW).

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dwarf

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/ˈdwɔrf/

DWAWRF

Syllable Breakdown

dwɔrfdwarf

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