How do you pronounce "hamper"?

In American English: /ˈhæmpɝ/ (HAMP-ur). In British English: /hˈæmpə/ (H-amp). In Canadian English: /ˈhæmpɝ/ (HAMP-ur). In Australian English: /hˈampə/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhæmpɝ/ (HAMP-ur), while in British English it's /hˈæmpə/ (H-amp).

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hamper

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/ˈhæmpɝ/

HAMP-ur

Syllable Breakdown

hæmpham·ɝper

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