How do you pronounce "flapper"?

In American English: /ˈflæpɝ/ (FLAP-ur). In British English: /flˈapə/ (FL). In Canadian English: /ˈflæpɝ/ (FLAP-ur). In Australian English: /flˈapə/ (FL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflæpɝ/ (FLAP-ur), while in British English it's /flˈapə/ (FL).

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flapper

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/ˈflæpɝ/

FLAP-ur

Syllable Breakdown

flæpflap·ɝper

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