How do you pronounce "parapet"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəˌpɛt/ (PEHR-uh-peht). In British English: /pˈaɹəpɪt/ (P-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəˌpɛt/ (PEHR-uh-peht). In Australian English: /pˈaɹəpɪt/ (P-ar).

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

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

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parapet

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/ˈpɛrəˌpɛt/

PEHR-uh-peht

Syllable Breakdown

pɛrpa·əra·pɛtpet

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