How do you pronounce "poirot"?

In American English: /pˌwɑːˈroʊ/ (p-WAH). In British English: /pwˈɑːɹɒt/ (PW-ahr). In Canadian English: /pˌwɑːˈroʊ/ (p-WAH). In Australian English: /pwˈɑːɹɒt/ (PW-ahr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pˌwɑːˈroʊ/ (p-WAH), while in British English it's /pwˈɑːɹɒt/ (PW-ahr).

How to Pronounce "poirot"

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poirot

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/pˌwɑːˈroʊ/

p-WAH

Syllable Breakdown

ppoi·wɑːrot

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