How do you pronounce "balloon"?

In American English: /bəˈluːn/ (buh-LOON). In British English: /bəlˈuːn/ (buhl-OON). In Canadian English: /bəˈluːn/ (buh-LOON). In Australian English: /bəlˈuːn/ (buhl-OON).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bəˈluːn/ (buh-LOON), while in British English it's /bəlˈuːn/ (buhl-OON).

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balloon

/bəˈluːn/

buh-LOON

Syllable Breakdown

bəbal·luːnloon

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