How do you pronounce "offense"?

In American English: /əˈfɛns/ (uh-FEHNS). In British English: /əfˈɛns/ (uhf-EHNS). In Canadian English: /əˈfɛns/ (uh-FEHNS). In Australian English: /əfˈɛns/ (uhf-EHNS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈfɛns/ (uh-FEHNS), while in British English it's /əfˈɛns/ (uhf-EHNS).

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offense

/əˈfɛns/

uh-FEHNS

Syllable Breakdown

əof·fɛnsfense

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