How do you pronounce "assassin"?

In American English: /əˈsæsən/ (uh-SAS-uhn). In British English: /ɐsˈasɪn/ (ⱯS). In Canadian English: /əˈsæsən/ (uh-SAS-uhn). In Australian English: /ɐsˈasɪn/ (ⱯS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈsæsən/ (uh-SAS-uhn), while in British English it's /ɐsˈasɪn/ (ⱯS).

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assassin

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/əˈsæsən/

uh-SAS-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

əas·sæssas·ənsin

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