How do you pronounce "passive"?

In American English: /ˈpæsɪv/ (PAS-iv). In British English: /pˈæsɪv/ (P-as). In Canadian English: /ˈpæsɪv/ (PAS-iv). In Australian English: /pˈasɪv/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpæsɪv/ (PAS-iv), while in British English it's /pˈæsɪv/ (P-as).

How to Pronounce "passive"

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passive

/ˈpæsɪv/

PAS-iv

Syllable Breakdown

pæspas·ɪvsive

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