How do you pronounce "parolees"?

In American English: /pɝˌoʊˈliːz/ (pur-oh-LEEZ). In British English: /pˈaɹəʊlˌiːz/ (P-ar). In Canadian English: /pɝˌoʊˈliːz/ (pur-oh-LEEZ). In Australian English: /pˈaɹəʊlˌiːz/ (P-ar).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɝˌoʊˈliːz/ (pur-oh-LEEZ), while in British English it's /pˈaɹəʊlˌiːz/ (P-ar).

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parolees

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/pɝˌoʊˈliːz/

pur-oh-LEEZ

Syllable Breakdown

pɝpa·oʊro·liːzlees

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