How do you pronounce "puffing"?

In American English: /ˈpʌfɪŋ/ (PUHF-ing). In British English: /pˈʌfɪŋ/ (P-uhf). In Canadian English: /ˈpʌfɪŋ/ (PUHF-ing). In Australian English: /pˈʌfɪŋ/ (P-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpʌfɪŋ/ (PUHF-ing), while in British English it's /pˈʌfɪŋ/ (P-uhf).

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puffing

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/ˈpʌfɪŋ/

PUHF-ing

Syllable Breakdown

pʌfpuff·ɪŋing

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