How do you pronounce "bumper"?

In American English: /ˈbʌmpɝ/ (BUHMP-ur). In British English: /bˈɐmpə/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌmpɝ/ (BUHMP-ur). In Australian English: /bˈʌmpə/ (B-uhmp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌmpɝ/ (BUHMP-ur), while in British English it's /bˈɐmpə/ (B).

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bumper

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/ˈbʌmpɝ/

BUHMP-ur

Syllable Breakdown

bʌmpbum·ɝper

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