How do you pronounce "waffle"?

In American English: /ˈwɑːfəl/ (WAHF-uhl). In British English: /wˈɒfəl/ (W-of). In Canadian English: /ˈwɑːfəl/ (WAHF-uhl). In Australian English: /wˈɒfəl/ (W-of).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɑːfəl/ (WAHF-uhl), while in British English it's /wˈɒfəl/ (W-of).

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waffle

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/ˈwɑːfəl/

WAHF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

wɑːfwaf·əlfle

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