How do you pronounce "opera"?

In American English: /ˈɑːprə/ (AHPR-uh). In British English: /ˈɒpəɹə/ (OP-uhr-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːprə/ (AHPR-uh). In Australian English: /ˈɒpəɹə/ (OP-uhr-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːprə/ (AHPR-uh), while in British English it's /ˈɒpəɹə/ (OP-uhr-uh).

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opera

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/ˈɑːprə/

AHPR-uh

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ɑːprop·əera

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