Pronunciation of "parmesan" [closed]
Solution 1:
There is in fact a difference in pronunciation of "parmesan" between the UK and US. According to Cambridge's dictionary, the pronunciation difference you noticed is consistent.
Speakers from the US pronounce it with a 'zh' sound while UK speakers will say it with a 'z' sound. Which is more "correct" depends on the listeners you are speaking with. Neither is always "right."