How do you pronounce "vampire"?

In American English: /ˈvæmpaɪr/ (VAMP-eyer). In British English: /vˈæmpaɪə/ (V-amp-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈvæmpaɪr/ (VAMP-eyer). In Australian English: /vˈampaɪə/ (V-amp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvæmpaɪr/ (VAMP-eyer), while in British English it's /vˈæmpaɪə/ (V-amp-eye).

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vampire

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/ˈvæmpaɪr/

VAMP-eyer

Syllable Breakdown

væmpvam·aɪrpire

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