How do you pronounce "poplar"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːplɝ/ (PAHPL-ur). In British English: /pˈɒplə/ (P-opl). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːplɝ/ (PAHPL-ur). In Australian English: /pˈɒplə/ (P-opl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːplɝ/ (PAHPL-ur), while in British English it's /pˈɒplə/ (P-opl).

How to Pronounce "poplar"

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poplar

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/ˈpɑːplɝ/

PAHPL-ur

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːplpop·ɝlar

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