How do you pronounce "popcorn"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːpˌkɔrn/ (PAHP-kawrn). In British English: /pˈɒpkˌɔːn/ (P-opk). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːpˌkɔrn/ (PAHP-kawrn). In Australian English: /pˈɒpkɔːn/ (P-opk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːpˌkɔrn/ (PAHP-kawrn), while in British English it's /pˈɒpkˌɔːn/ (P-opk).

How to Pronounce "popcorn"

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popcorn

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/ˈpɑːpˌkɔrn/

PAHP-kawrn

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːppop·kɔrncorn

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