How do you pronounce "comparable"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːmprəbəl/ (KAHMPR-uhb-uhl-AH0 L). In British English: /kˈɒmpəɹəbəl/ (K-omp-uhr-uhb). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːmprəbəl/ (KAHMPR-uhb-uhl-AH0 L). In Australian English: /kˈɒmpəɹəbəl/ (K-omp-uhr-uhb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːmprəbəl/ (KAHMPR-uhb-uhl-AH0 L), while in British English it's /kˈɒmpəɹəbəl/ (K-omp-uhr-uhb).

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/ˈkɑːmprəbəl/

KAHMPR-uhb-uhl-AH0 L

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːmprcom·əbpa·əlra·AH0 Lble

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