How do you pronounce "supposed"?

In American English: /səˈpoʊzd/ (suh-POHZD). In British English: /səpˈəʊzd/ (suhp-OHZD). In Canadian English: /səˈpoʊzd/ (suh-POHZD). In Australian English: /səpˈəʊzd/ (suhp-OHZD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /səˈpoʊzd/ (suh-POHZD), while in British English it's /səpˈəʊzd/ (suhp-OHZD).

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supposed

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/səˈpoʊzd/

suh-POHZD

Syllable Breakdown

səsup·poʊzdposed

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