How do you pronounce "sushi"?

In American English: /ˈsuːʃi/ (SOOSH-ee). In British English: /sˈuːʃi/ (S-oosh). In Canadian English: /ˈsuːʃi/ (SOOSH-ee). In Australian English: /sˈuːʃi/ (S-oosh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsuːʃi/ (SOOSH-ee), while in British English it's /sˈuːʃi/ (S-oosh).

How to Pronounce "sushi"

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sushi

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/ˈsuːʃi/

SOOSH-ee

Syllable Breakdown

suːʃsu·ishi

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