How do you pronounce "pursuits"?

In American English: /pɝˈsuːts/ (pur-SOOTS). In British English: /pəsˈuːts/ (puhs-OOTS). In Canadian English: /pɝˈsuːts/ (pur-SOOTS). In Australian English: /pəsˈuːts/ (puhs-OOTS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɝˈsuːts/ (pur-SOOTS), while in British English it's /pəsˈuːts/ (puhs-OOTS).

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pursuits

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/pɝˈsuːts/

pur-SOOTS

Syllable Breakdown

pɝpur·suːtssuits

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