How do you pronounce "pasta"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːstə/ (PAHST-uh). In British English: /pˈæstə/ (P-ast). In Canadian English: /pæstə/ (PAST-uh). In Australian English: /pˈastə/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːstə/ (PAHST-uh), while in British English it's /pˈæstə/ (P-ast).

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pasta

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/ˈpɑːstə/

PAHST-uh

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːstpas·əta

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