How do you pronounce "passion"?

In American English: /ˈpæʃən/ (PASH-uhn). In British English: /pˈæʃən/ (P-ash). In Canadian English: /ˈpæʃən/ (PASH-uhn). In Australian English: /pˈaʃən/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpæʃən/ (PASH-uhn), while in British English it's /pˈæʃən/ (P-ash).

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passion

/ˈpæʃən/

PASH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

pæʃpas·ənsion

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