How do you pronounce "auction"?

In American English: /ˈɑːkʃən/ (AHKSH-uhn). In British English: /ˈɔːkʃən/ (AWKSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːkʃən/ (AHKSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈɔːkʃən/ (AWKSH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːkʃən/ (AHKSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈɔːkʃən/ (AWKSH-uhn).

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/ˈɑːkʃən/

AHKSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːkʃauc·əntion

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Last updated: 2026-02-12