How do you pronounce "halftime"?

In American English: /ˈhæfˌtaɪm/ (HAF-teyem). In British English: /hˈɑːftaɪm/ (H-ahft). In Canadian English: /ˈhæfˌtaɪm/ (HAF-teyem). In Australian English: /hˈɑːftaɪm/ (H-ahft).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhæfˌtaɪm/ (HAF-teyem), while in British English it's /hˈɑːftaɪm/ (H-ahft).

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halftime

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/ˈhæfˌtaɪm/

HAF-teyem

Syllable Breakdown

hæfhalf·taɪmtime

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