How do you pronounce "leper"?

In American English: /ˈlɛpɝ/ (LEHP-ur). In British English: /lˈɛpə/ (L-ehp). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛpɝ/ (LEHP-ur). In Australian English: /lˈɛpə/ (L-ehp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛpɝ/ (LEHP-ur), while in British English it's /lˈɛpə/ (L-ehp).

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leper

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/ˈlɛpɝ/

LEHP-ur

Syllable Breakdown

lɛplep·ɝer

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