How do you pronounce "possum"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːsəm/ (PAHS-uhm). In British English: /pˈɒsəm/ (P-os). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːsəm/ (PAHS-uhm). In Australian English: /pˈɒsəm/ (P-os).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːsəm/ (PAHS-uhm), while in British English it's /pˈɒsəm/ (P-os).

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possum

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/ˈpɑːsəm/

PAHS-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːspos·əmsum

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