How do you pronounce "staples"?

In American English: /ˈsteɪpəlz/ (STAYP-uhlz). In British English: /stˈeɪpəlz/ (ST-ayp). In Canadian English: /ˈsteɪpəlz/ (STAYP-uhlz). In Australian English: /stˈeɪpəlz/ (ST-ayp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsteɪpəlz/ (STAYP-uhlz), while in British English it's /stˈeɪpəlz/ (ST-ayp).

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staples

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/ˈsteɪpəlz/

STAYP-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

steɪpsta·əlzples

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