How do you pronounce "mesa"?

In American English: /ˈmeɪsə/ (MAYS-uh). In British English: /mˈeɪsə/ (M-ays). In Canadian English: /ˈmeɪsə/ (MAYS-uh). In Australian English: /mˈeɪsə/ (M-ays).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmeɪsə/ (MAYS-uh), while in British English it's /mˈeɪsə/ (M-ays).

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mesa

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/ˈmeɪsə/

MAYS-uh

Syllable Breakdown

meɪsme·əsa

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