How do you pronounce "staffing"?

In American English: /ˈstæfɪŋ/ (STAF-ing). In British English: /stˈɑːfɪŋ/ (ST-ahf). In Canadian English: /ˈstæfɪŋ/ (STAF-ing). In Australian English: /stˈafɪŋ/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstæfɪŋ/ (STAF-ing), while in British English it's /stˈɑːfɪŋ/ (ST-ahf).

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staffing

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/ˈstæfɪŋ/

STAF-ing

Syllable Breakdown

stæfstaf·ɪŋfing

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