How do you pronounce "staffed"?

In American English: /ˈstæft/ (STAFT). In British English: /stˈaft/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstæft/ (STAFT). In Australian English: /stˈaft/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstæft/ (STAFT), while in British English it's /stˈaft/ (ST).

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staffed

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STAFT

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stæftstaffed

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