How do you pronounce "massive"?

In American English: /ˈmæsɪv/ (MAS-iv). In British English: /mˈæsɪv/ (M-as). In Canadian English: /ˈmæsɪv/ (MAS-iv). In Australian English: /mˈasɪv/ (M).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmæsɪv/ (MAS-iv), while in British English it's /mˈæsɪv/ (M-as).

How to Pronounce "massive"

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massive

/ˈmæsɪv/

MAS-iv

Syllable Breakdown

mæsmas·ɪvsive

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