How do you pronounce "mafia"?

In American English: /ˈmɑːfiːə/ (MAHF-ee-uh). In British English: /mˈæfɪə/ (M-af-i). In Canadian English: /ˈmɑːfiːə/ (MAHF-ee-uh). In Australian English: /mˈafiə/ (M-af).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɑːfiːə/ (MAHF-ee-uh), while in British English it's /mˈæfɪə/ (M-af-i).

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mafia

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/ˈmɑːfiːə/

MAHF-ee-uh

Syllable Breakdown

mɑːfma·iːf·əia

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