How do you pronounce "peasants"?

In American English: /ˈpɛzənts/ (PEHZ-uhnts). In British English: /pˈɛzənts/ (P-ehz). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛzənts/ (PEHZ-uhnts). In Australian English: /pˈɛzənts/ (P-ehz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛzənts/ (PEHZ-uhnts), while in British English it's /pˈɛzənts/ (P-ehz).

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peasants

/ˈpɛzənts/

PEHZ-uhnts

Syllable Breakdown

pɛzpeas·əntsants

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