How do you pronounce "palpable"?

In American English: /ˈpælpəbəl/ (PALP-uhb-uhl). In British English: /pˈalpəbəl/ (P-alp). In Canadian English: /ˈpælpəbəl/ (PALP-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /pˈalpəbəl/ (P-alp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpælpəbəl/ (PALP-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /pˈalpəbəl/ (P-alp).

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palpable

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/ˈpælpəbəl/

PALP-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

pælppal·əbpa·əlble

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