How do you pronounce "parlor"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːrlɝ/ (PAHRL-ur). In British English: /pˈɑːlə/ (P-ahl). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːrlɝ/ (PAHRL-ur). In Australian English: /pˈɑːlə/ (P-ahl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːrlɝ/ (PAHRL-ur), while in British English it's /pˈɑːlə/ (P-ahl).

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parlor

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/ˈpɑːrlɝ/

PAHRL-ur

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːrlpar·ɝlor

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