How do you pronounce "asia"?

In American English: /ˈeɪʒə/ (AYZH-uh). In British English: /ˈeɪʃə/ (AYSH-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪʒə/ (AYZH-uh). In Australian English: /ˈeɪʃə/ (AYSH-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪʒə/ (AYZH-uh), while in British English it's /ˈeɪʃə/ (AYSH-uh).

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asia

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/ˈeɪʒə/

AYZH-uh

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eɪʒas·əia

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