How do you pronounce "hessian"?

In American English: /ˈhɛʃən/ (HEHSH-uhn). In British English: /hˈɛʃən/ (H-ehsh). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛʃən/ (HEHSH-uhn). In Australian English: /hˈɛʃən/ (H-ehsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛʃən/ (HEHSH-uhn), while in British English it's /hˈɛʃən/ (H-ehsh).

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hessian

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/ˈhɛʃən/

HEHSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

hɛʃhes·ənsian

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