How do you pronounce "para"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrə/ (PEHR-uh). In British English: /pˈæɹə/ (P-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrə/ (PEHR-uh). In Australian English: /pˈaɹə/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrə/ (PEHR-uh), while in British English it's /pˈæɹə/ (P-ar).

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para

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/ˈpɛrə/

PEHR-uh

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pɛrpa·əra

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