How do you pronounce "sample"?

In American English: /ˈsæmpəl/ (SAMP-uhl). In British English: /sˈæmpəl/ (S-amp). In Canadian English: /ˈsæmpəl/ (SAMP-uhl). In Australian English: /sˈampəl/ (S).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsæmpəl/ (SAMP-uhl), while in British English it's /sˈæmpəl/ (S-amp).

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sample

/ˈsæmpəl/

SAMP-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

sæmpsam·əlple

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