How do you pronounce "comparisons"?

In American English: /kəmˈpɛrəsənz/ (kuhm-PEHR-uhs-uhnz). In British English: /kəmpˈæɹɪsənz/ (kuhmp-AR-is-uhnz). In Canadian English: /kəmˈpɛrəsənz/ (kuhm-PEHR-uhs-uhnz). In Australian English: /kəmpˈaɹɪsənz/ (kuhmp-AR-is).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəmˈpɛrəsənz/ (kuhm-PEHR-uhs-uhnz), while in British English it's /kəmpˈæɹɪsənz/ (kuhmp-AR-is-uhnz).

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comparisons

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/kəmˈpɛrəsənz/

kuhm-PEHR-uhs-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

kəmcom·pɛrpar·əsis·ənzons

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