How do you pronounce "sesame"?

In American English: /ˈsɛsəmi/ (SEHS-uhm-ee). In British English: /sˈɛsɐmi/ (S-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛsəmi/ (SEHS-uhm-ee). In Australian English: /sˈɛsɐmi/ (S-ehs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛsəmi/ (SEHS-uhm-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɛsɐmi/ (S-ehs).

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sesame

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/ˈsɛsəmi/

SEHS-uhm-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sɛss·əmes·iame

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