How do you pronounce "sassafras"?

In American English: /ˈsæsəˌfræs/ (SAS-uh-fras). In British English: /sˈasɐfɹˌas/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsæsəˌfræs/ (SAS-uh-fras). In Australian English: /sˈasɐfɹˌas/ (S).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsæsəˌfræs/ (SAS-uh-fras), while in British English it's /sˈasɐfɹˌas/ (S).

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sassafras

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/ˈsæsəˌfræs/

SAS-uh-fras

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sæssas·əsaf·fræsras

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