How do you pronounce "officer"?

In American English: /ˈɔfəsɝ/ (AWF-uhs-ur). In British English: /ˈɒfɪsə/ (OF-is-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɔfəsɝ/ (AWF-uhs-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɒfɪsə/ (OF-is-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔfəsɝ/ (AWF-uhs-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɒfɪsə/ (OF-is-uh).

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officer

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/ˈɔfəsɝ/

AWF-uhs-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɔfof·əsfi·ɝcer

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