How do you pronounce "opposite"?

In American English: /ˈɑːpəzɪt/ (AHP-uhz-it). In British English: /ˈɒpəzˌɪt/ (OP-uhz-it). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːpəzɪt/ (AHP-uhz-it). In Australian English: /ˈɒpəzˌɪt/ (OP-uhz-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːpəzɪt/ (AHP-uhz-it), while in British English it's /ˈɒpəzˌɪt/ (OP-uhz-it).

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opposite

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/ˈɑːpəzɪt/

AHP-uhz-it

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːpop·əzpo·ɪtsite

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