How do you pronounce "sapphire"?

In American English: /ˈsæfaɪɝ/ (SAF-eye-ur). In British English: /sˈæfaɪə/ (S-af-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈsæfaɪɝ/ (SAF-eye-ur). In Australian English: /sˈafaɪə/ (S-af).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsæfaɪɝ/ (SAF-eye-ur), while in British English it's /sˈæfaɪə/ (S-af-eye).

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sapphire

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/ˈsæfaɪɝ/

SAF-eye-ur

Syllable Breakdown

sæfsap·aɪph·ɝire

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