How do you pronounce "rufus"?

In American English: /ˈruːfəs/ (ROOF-uhs). In British English: /ɹˈuːfəs/ (R-oof). In Canadian English: /ˈruːfəs/ (ROOF-uhs). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːfəs/ (R-oof).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːfəs/ (ROOF-uhs), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːfəs/ (R-oof).

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rufus

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/ˈruːfəs/

ROOF-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

ruːfru·əsfus

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