How do you pronounce "paratroopers"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəˌtruːpɝz/ (PEHR-uh-troop-urz). In British English: /pˈaɹətɹˌuːpəz/ (P-ar-uhtr). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəˌtruːpɝz/ (PEHR-uh-troop-urz). In Australian English: /pˈaɹətɹˌuːpəz/ (P-ar-uhtr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəˌtruːpɝz/ (PEHR-uh-troop-urz), while in British English it's /pˈaɹətɹˌuːpəz/ (P-ar-uhtr).

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paratroopers

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/ˈpɛrəˌtruːpɝz/

PEHR-uh-troop-urz

Syllable Breakdown

pɛrpara·ətr·truːpoop·ɝzers

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