How do you pronounce "possible"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːsəbəl/ (PAHS-uhb-uhl). In British English: /pˈɒsɪbəl/ (P-os-ib). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːsəbəl/ (PAHS-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /pˈɒsɪbəl/ (P-os-ib).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːsəbəl/ (PAHS-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /pˈɒsɪbəl/ (P-os-ib).

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possible

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/ˈpɑːsəbəl/

PAHS-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːspos·əbsi·əlble

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