How do you pronounce "octopus"?

In American English: /ˈɑːktəˌpʊs/ (AHKT-uh-puus). In British English: /ˈɒktəpəs/ (OKT-uhp-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːktəˌpʊs/ (AHKT-uh-puus). In Australian English: /ˈɒktəpəs/ (OKT-uhp-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːktəˌpʊs/ (AHKT-uh-puus), while in British English it's /ˈɒktəpəs/ (OKT-uhp-uhs).

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octopus

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/ˈɑːktəˌpʊs/

AHKT-uh-puus

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːktoc·əto·pʊspus

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