How do you pronounce "abyss"?

In American English: /əˈbɪs/ (uh-BIS). In British English: /əbˈɪs/ (uhb-IS). In Canadian English: /əˈbɪs/ (uh-BIS). In Australian English: /ɐbˈɪs/ (ⱯB).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈbɪs/ (uh-BIS), while in British English it's /əbˈɪs/ (uhb-IS).

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abyss

/əˈbɪs/

uh-BIS

Syllable Breakdown

əab·bɪsyss

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