How do you pronounce "layoffs"?

In American English: /ˈleɪˌɔfs/ (LAY-awfs). In British English: /lˈeɪɒfs/ (L-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪˌɔfs/ (LAY-awfs). In Australian English: /lˈeɪɒfs/ (L-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪˌɔfs/ (LAY-awfs), while in British English it's /lˈeɪɒfs/ (L-ay).

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layoffs

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/ˈleɪˌɔfs/

LAY-awfs

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leɪlay·ɔfsoffs

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