How do you pronounce "guffaws"?

In American English: /gəˈfɔz/ (guh-FAWZ). In British English: /ɡˈʌfɔːz/ (G-uhf). In Canadian English: /gəˈfɔz/ (guh-FAWZ). In Australian English: /ɡˈʌfɔːz/ (G-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /gəˈfɔz/ (guh-FAWZ), while in British English it's /ɡˈʌfɔːz/ (G-uhf).

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guffaws

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/gəˈfɔz/

guh-FAWZ

Syllable Breakdown

gəguf·fɔzfaws

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