How do you pronounce "indianapolis"?

In American English: /ˌɪndiːəˈnæpəlɪs/ (ind-ee-uh-NAP-uhl-is). In British English: /ˌɪndɪənˈæpəlɪs/ (ind-i-uhn-AP-uhl-is). In Canadian English: /ˌɪndiːəˈnæpəlɪs/ (ind-ee-uh-NAP-uhl-is). In Australian English: /ˌɪndiənˈapəlˌɪs/ (ind-ee-uhn-AP-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪndiːəˈnæpəlɪs/ (ind-ee-uh-NAP-uhl-is), while in British English it's /ˌɪndɪənˈæpəlɪs/ (ind-i-uhn-AP-uhl-is).

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/ˌɪndiːəˈnæpəlɪs/

ind-ee-uh-NAP-uhl-is

Syllable Breakdown

ɪndin·iːdi·əan·næpa·əlpo·ɪslis

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