How do you pronounce "posit"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːzət/ (PAHZ-uht). In British English: /pˈɒzɪt/ (P-oz). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːzət/ (PAHZ-uht). In Australian English: /pˈɒzɪt/ (P-oz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːzət/ (PAHZ-uht), while in British English it's /pˈɒzɪt/ (P-oz).

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posit

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/ˈpɑːzət/

PAHZ-uht

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːzpo·ətsit

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