How do you pronounce "saffron"?

In American English: /ˈsæfrən/ (SAFR-uhn). In British English: /sˈafɹən/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsæfrən/ (SAFR-uhn). In Australian English: /sˈafɹən/ (S).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsæfrən/ (SAFR-uhn), while in British English it's /sˈafɹən/ (S).

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saffron

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/ˈsæfrən/

SAFR-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

sæfrsaf·ənfron

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