How do you pronounce "shafts"?

In American English: /ˈʃæfts/ (SHAFTS). In British English: /ʃˈafts/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃæfts/ (SHAFTS). In Australian English: /ʃˈafts/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃæfts/ (SHAFTS), while in British English it's /ʃˈafts/ (SH).

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shafts

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/ˈʃæfts/

SHAFTS

Syllable Breakdown

ʃæftsshafts

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