How do you pronounce "parole"?

In American English: /pɝˈoʊl/ (pur-OHL). In British English: /pəɹˈəʊl/ (puhr-OHL). In Canadian English: /pɝˈoʊl/ (pur-OHL). In Australian English: /pəɹˈəʊl/ (puhr-OHL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɝˈoʊl/ (pur-OHL), while in British English it's /pəɹˈəʊl/ (puhr-OHL).

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parole

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/pɝˈoʊl/

pur-OHL

Syllable Breakdown

pɝpa·oʊlrole

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