How do you pronounce "bacon"?

In American English: /ˈbeɪkən/ (BAYK-uhn). In British English: /bˈeɪkən/ (B-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈbeɪkən/ (BAYK-uhn). In Australian English: /bˈeɪkən/ (B-ayk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbeɪkən/ (BAYK-uhn), while in British English it's /bˈeɪkən/ (B-ayk).

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bacon

/ˈbeɪkən/

BAYK-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

beɪkba·əncon

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