How do you pronounce "corrupt"?

In American English: /kɝˈʌpt/ (kur-UHPT). In British English: /kəɹˈʌpt/ (kuhr-UHPT). In Canadian English: /kɝˈʌpt/ (kur-UHPT). In Australian English: /kəɹˈʌpt/ (kuhr-UHPT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kɝˈʌpt/ (kur-UHPT), while in British English it's /kəɹˈʌpt/ (kuhr-UHPT).

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corrupt

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/kɝˈʌpt/

kur-UHPT

Syllable Breakdown

kɝcor·ʌptrupt

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