How do you pronounce "vapor"?

In American English: /ˈveɪpɝ/ (VAYP-ur). In British English: /vˈeɪpə/ (V-ayp). In Canadian English: /ˈveɪpɝ/ (VAYP-ur). In Australian English: /vˈeɪpə/ (V-ayp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈveɪpɝ/ (VAYP-ur), while in British English it's /vˈeɪpə/ (V-ayp).

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vapor

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/ˈveɪpɝ/

VAYP-ur

Syllable Breakdown

veɪpva·ɝpor

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