How do you pronounce "paratroops"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəˌtruːps/ (PEHR-uh-troops). In British English: /pˈaɹətɹˌuːps/ (P-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəˌtruːps/ (PEHR-uh-troops). In Australian English: /pˈaɹətɹˌuːps/ (P-ar).

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

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

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paratroops

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/ˈpɛrəˌtruːps/

PEHR-uh-troops

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pɛrpara·ətro·truːpsops

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