How do you pronounce "proper"?

In American English: /ˈprɑːpɝ/ (PRAHP-ur). In British English: /pɹˈɒpə/ (PR-op). In Canadian English: /ˈprɑːpɝ/ (PRAHP-ur). In Australian English: /pɹˈɒpə/ (PR-op).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɑːpɝ/ (PRAHP-ur), while in British English it's /pɹˈɒpə/ (PR-op).

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proper

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/ˈprɑːpɝ/

PRAHP-ur

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prɑːpprop·ɝer

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