How do you pronounce "neapolitan"?

In American English: /ˌniːəˈpɑːlətən/ (nee-uh-PAHL-uht-uhn). In British English: /niːpˈɒlɪtən/ (neep-OL-it-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˌniːəˈpɑːlətən/ (nee-uh-PAHL-uht-uhn). In Australian English: /niːpˈɒlɪtən/ (neep-OL-it-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌniːəˈpɑːlətən/ (nee-uh-PAHL-uht-uhn), while in British English it's /niːpˈɒlɪtən/ (neep-OL-it-uhn).

How to Pronounce "neapolitan"

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neapolitan

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/ˌniːəˈpɑːlətən/

nee-uh-PAHL-uht-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

niːn·əea·pɑːlpo·ətli·əntan

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