How do you pronounce "cyprus"?

In American English: /ˈsaɪprəs/ (SEYEPR-uhs). In British English: /sˈaɪpɹəs/ (S-eyepr). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌɪprəs/ (SUH-ipr-uhs). In Australian English: /sˈaɪpɹəs/ (S-eyepr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsaɪprəs/ (SEYEPR-uhs), while in British English it's /sˈaɪpɹəs/ (S-eyepr).

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cyprus

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/ˈsaɪprəs/

SEYEPR-uhs

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saɪprcyp·əsrus

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