How do you pronounce "vessels"?

In American English: /ˈvɛsəlz/ (VEHS-uhlz). In British English: /vˈɛsəlz/ (V-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈvɛsəlz/ (VEHS-uhlz). In Australian English: /vˈɛsəlz/ (V-ehs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɛsəlz/ (VEHS-uhlz), while in British English it's /vˈɛsəlz/ (V-ehs).

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vessels

/ˈvɛsəlz/

VEHS-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

vɛsves·əlzsels

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