How do you pronounce "stupid"?

In American English: /ˈstuːpəd/ (STOOP-uhd). In British English: /stjˈuːpɪd/ (STY-oop). In Canadian English: /ˈstuːpəd/ (STOOP-uhd). In Australian English: /stjˈuːpɪd/ (STY-oop).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstuːpəd/ (STOOP-uhd), while in British English it's /stjˈuːpɪd/ (STY-oop).

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stupid

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/ˈstuːpəd/

STOOP-uhd

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stuːpstu·ədpid

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