How do you pronounce "pizza"?

In American English: /ˈpiːtsə/ (PEETS-uh). In British English: /pˈiːtsə/ (P-eets). In Canadian English: /ˈpiːtsə/ (PEETS-uh). In Australian English: /pˈiːtsə/ (P-eets).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpiːtsə/ (PEETS-uh), while in British English it's /pˈiːtsə/ (P-eets).

How to Pronounce "pizza"

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pizza

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/ˈpiːtsə/

PEETS-uh

Syllable Breakdown

piːtspiz·əza

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