How do you pronounce "pupil"?

In American English: /ˈpjuːpəl/ (PYOOP-uhl). In British English: /pjˈuːpəl/ (PY-oop). In Canadian English: /ˈpjuːpəl/ (PYOOP-uhl). In Australian English: /pjˈuːpəl/ (PY-oop).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpjuːpəl/ (PYOOP-uhl), while in British English it's /pjˈuːpəl/ (PY-oop).

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pupil

/ˈpjuːpəl/

PYOOP-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

pjuːppu·əlpil

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