How do you pronounce "copper"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːpɝ/ (KAHP-ur). In British English: /kˈɒpə/ (K-op). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːpɝ/ (KAHP-ur). In Australian English: /kˈɒpə/ (K-op).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːpɝ/ (KAHP-ur), while in British English it's /kˈɒpə/ (K-op).

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copper

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/ˈkɑːpɝ/

KAHP-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːpcop·ɝper

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