How do you pronounce "softer"?

In American English: /ˈsɑːftɝ/ (SAHFT-ur). In British English: /sˈɒftə/ (S-oft). In Canadian English: /ˈsɑːftɝ/ (SAHFT-ur). In Australian English: /sˈɒftə/ (S-oft).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɑːftɝ/ (SAHFT-ur), while in British English it's /sˈɒftə/ (S-oft).

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softer

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/ˈsɑːftɝ/

SAHFT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

sɑːftsoft·ɝer

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