How do you pronounce "plural"?

In American English: /ˈplʊrəl/ (PLUUR-uhl). In British English: /plˈʊəɹəl/ (PL-uu-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈplʊrəl/ (PLUUR-uhl). In Australian English: /plˈʊəɹəl/ (PL-uu-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplʊrəl/ (PLUUR-uhl), while in British English it's /plˈʊəɹəl/ (PL-uu-uhr).

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plural

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/ˈplʊrəl/

PLUUR-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

plʊrplu·əlral

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