How do you pronounce "pheasant"?

In American English: /ˈfɛzənt/ (FEHZ-uhnt). In British English: /fˈɛzənt/ (F-ehz). In Canadian English: /ˈfɛzənt/ (FEHZ-uhnt). In Australian English: /fˈɛzənt/ (F-ehz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɛzənt/ (FEHZ-uhnt), while in British English it's /fˈɛzənt/ (F-ehz).

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pheasant

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/ˈfɛzənt/

FEHZ-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

fɛzpheas·əntant

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