How do you pronounce "hafta"?

In American English: /ˈhæftə/ (HAFT-uh). In British English: /hˈaftə/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhæftə/ (HAFT-uh). In Australian English: /hˈaftə/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhæftə/ (HAFT-uh), while in British English it's /hˈaftə/ (H).

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hafta

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/ˈhæftə/

HAFT-uh

Syllable Breakdown

hæfthaf·əta

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