How do you pronounce "beckoned"?

In American English: /ˈbɛkənd/ (BEHK-uhnd). In British English: /bˈɛkənd/ (B-ehk). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛkənd/ (BEHK-uhnd). In Australian English: /bˈɛkənd/ (B-ehk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛkənd/ (BEHK-uhnd), while in British English it's /bˈɛkənd/ (B-ehk).

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beckoned

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/ˈbɛkənd/

BEHK-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

bɛkbeck·əndoned

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