How do you pronounce "jalopy"?

In American English: /dʒəˈlɑːpi/ (juh-LAHP-ee). In British English: /dʒɐlˈɒpi/ (JⱯL-op). In Canadian English: /dʒəˈlɑːpi/ (juh-LAHP-ee). In Australian English: /dʒɐlˈɒpi/ (JⱯL-op).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dʒəˈlɑːpi/ (juh-LAHP-ee), while in British English it's /dʒɐlˈɒpi/ (JⱯL-op).

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jalopy

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/dʒəˈlɑːpi/

juh-LAHP-ee

Syllable Breakdown

dʒəj·lɑːpal·iopy

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