How do you pronounce "peasant"?

In American English: /ˈpɛzənt/ (PEHZ-uhnt). In British English: /pˈɛzənt/ (P-ehz). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛzənt/ (PEHZ-uhnt). In Australian English: /pˈɛzənt/ (P-ehz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛzənt/ (PEHZ-uhnt), while in British English it's /pˈɛzənt/ (P-ehz).

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peasant

/ˈpɛzənt/

PEHZ-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

pɛzpeas·əntant

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