How do you pronounce "persian"?

In American English: /ˈpɝːʒən/ (PURZH-uhn). In British English: /pˈɜːʒən/ (P-ɜzh). In Canadian English: /ˈpɝːʒən/ (PURZH-uhn). In Australian English: /pˈɜːʒən/ (P-ɜzh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɝːʒən/ (PURZH-uhn), while in British English it's /pˈɜːʒən/ (P-ɜzh).

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persian

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/ˈpɝːʒən/

PURZH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

pɝːʒper·ənsian

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