How do you pronounce "vampires"?

In American English: /ˈvæmpaɪrz/ (VAMP-eyerz). In British English: /vˈampaɪəz/ (V-amp). In Canadian English: /ˈvæmpaɪrz/ (VAMP-eyerz). In Australian English: /vˈampaɪəz/ (V-amp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvæmpaɪrz/ (VAMP-eyerz), while in British English it's /vˈampaɪəz/ (V-amp).

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vampires

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/ˈvæmpaɪrz/

VAMP-eyerz

Syllable Breakdown

væmpvam·aɪrzpires

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