How do you pronounce "playoff"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪˌɔf/ (PLAY-awf). In British English: /plˈeɪɒf/ (PL-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪˌɔf/ (PLAY-awf). In Australian English: /plˈeɪɒf/ (PL-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪˌɔf/ (PLAY-awf), while in British English it's /plˈeɪɒf/ (PL-ay).

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playoff

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/ˈpleɪˌɔf/

PLAY-awf

Syllable Breakdown

pleɪplay·ɔfoff

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