How do you pronounce "paula"?

In American English: /ˈpɔlə/ (PAWL-uh). In British English: /pˈɔːlə/ (P-awl). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔlə/ (PAWL-uh). In Australian English: /pˈɔːlə/ (P-awl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔlə/ (PAWL-uh), while in British English it's /pˈɔːlə/ (P-awl).

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paula

/ˈpɔlə/

PAWL-uh

Syllable Breakdown

pɔlpa·əula

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