How do you pronounce "giffen"?

In American English: /ˈgɪfən/ (GIF-uhn). In British English: /dʒˈɪfən/ (J-if). In Canadian English: /ˈgɪfən/ (GIF-uhn). In Australian English: /dʒˈɪfən/ (J-if).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɪfən/ (GIF-uhn), while in British English it's /dʒˈɪfən/ (J-if).

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giffen

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/ˈgɪfən/

GIF-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

gɪfgif·ənfen

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