How do you pronounce "pulpit"?

In American English: /ˈpʊlpɪt/ (PUULP-it). In British English: /pˈʌlpɪt/ (P-uhlp). In Canadian English: /ˈpʊlpɪt/ (PUULP-it). In Australian English: /pˈʌlpɪt/ (P-uhlp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpʊlpɪt/ (PUULP-it), while in British English it's /pˈʌlpɪt/ (P-uhlp).

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pulpit

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/ˈpʊlpɪt/

PUULP-it

Syllable Breakdown

pʊlppul·ɪtpit

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