How do you pronounce "taffeta"?

In American English: /ˈtæfətə/ (TAF-uht-uh). In British English: /tˈafɪtə/ (T-af). In Canadian English: /ˈtæfətə/ (TAF-uht-uh). In Australian English: /tˈafɪtə/ (T-af).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtæfətə/ (TAF-uht-uh), while in British English it's /tˈafɪtə/ (T-af).

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taffeta

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/ˈtæfətə/

TAF-uht-uh

Syllable Breakdown

tæfta·ətffe·əta

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