How do you pronounce "beckon"?

In American English: /ˈbɛkən/ (BEHK-uhn). In British English: /bˈɛkən/ (B-ehk). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛkən/ (BEHK-uhn). In Australian English: /bˈɛkən/ (B-ehk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛkən/ (BEHK-uhn), while in British English it's /bˈɛkən/ (B-ehk).

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beckon

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/ˈbɛkən/

BEHK-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

bɛkbeck·ənon

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