How do you pronounce "compassion"?

In American English: /kəmˈpæʃən/ (kuhm-PASH-uhn). In British English: /kəmpˈaʃən/ (kuhmp-ASH). In Canadian English: /kəmˈpæʃən/ (kuhm-PASH-uhn). In Australian English: /kəmpˈaʃən/ (kuhmp-ASH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəmˈpæʃən/ (kuhm-PASH-uhn), while in British English it's /kəmpˈaʃən/ (kuhmp-ASH).

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compassion

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/kəmˈpæʃən/

kuhm-PASH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kəmcom·pæʃpas·ənsion

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