How do you pronounce "parable"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəbəl/ (PEHR-uhb-uhl). In British English: /pˈaɹəbəl/ (P-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəbəl/ (PEHR-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /pˈaɹəbəl/ (P-ar).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəbəl/ (PEHR-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /pˈaɹəbəl/ (P-ar).

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parable

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/ˈpɛrəbəl/

PEHR-uhb-uhl

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pɛrpa·əbra·əlble

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