How do you pronounce "arson"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrsən/ (AHRS-uhn). In British English: /ˈɑːsən/ (AHS-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrsən/ (AHRS-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈɑːsən/ (AHS-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrsən/ (AHRS-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈɑːsən/ (AHS-uhn).

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arson

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/ˈɑːrsən/

AHRS-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrsar·ənson

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