How do you pronounce "paradox"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəˌdɑːks/ (PEHR-uh-dahks). In British English: /pˈæɹədɒks/ (P-ar-uhd). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəˌdɑːks/ (PEHR-uh-dahks). In Australian English: /pˈaɹədˌɒks/ (P-ar).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəˌdɑːks/ (PEHR-uh-dahks), while in British English it's /pˈæɹədɒks/ (P-ar-uhd).

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paradox

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/ˈpɛrəˌdɑːks/

PEHR-uh-dahks

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pɛrpa·əra·dɑːksdox

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