How do you pronounce "lofty"?

In American English: /ˈlɔfti/ (LAWFT-ee). In British English: /lˈɒfti/ (L-oft). In Canadian English: /ˈlɔfti/ (LAWFT-ee). In Australian English: /lˈɒfti/ (L-oft).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɔfti/ (LAWFT-ee), while in British English it's /lˈɒfti/ (L-oft).

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lofty

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/ˈlɔfti/

LAWFT-ee

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lɔftlo·ifty

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