How do you pronounce "pupils"?

In American English: /ˈpjuːpəlz/ (PYOOP-uhlz). In British English: /pjˈuːpəlz/ (PY-oop). In Canadian English: /ˈpjuːpəlz/ (PYOOP-uhlz). In Australian English: /pjˈuːpəlz/ (PY-oop).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpjuːpəlz/ (PYOOP-uhlz), while in British English it's /pjˈuːpəlz/ (PY-oop).

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pupils

/ˈpjuːpəlz/

PYOOP-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

pjuːppup·əlzils

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