How do you pronounce "operate"?

In American English: /ˈɑːpɝˌeɪt/ (AHP-ur-ayt). In British English: /ˈɒpəɹˌeɪt/ (OP-uhr-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːpɝˌeɪt/ (AHP-ur-ayt). In Australian English: /ˈɒpəɹˌeɪt/ (OP-uhr-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːpɝˌeɪt/ (AHP-ur-ayt), while in British English it's /ˈɒpəɹˌeɪt/ (OP-uhr-ayt).

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operate

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/ˈɑːpɝˌeɪt/

AHP-ur-ayt

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːpop·ɝer·eɪtate

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