How do you pronounce "bison"?

In American English: /ˈbaɪsən/ (BEYES-uhn). In British English: /bˈaɪsən/ (B-eyes). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌɪsən/ (BUH-is-uhn). In Australian English: /bˈaɪsən/ (B-eyes).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbaɪsən/ (BEYES-uhn), while in British English it's /bˈaɪsən/ (B-eyes).

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bison

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/ˈbaɪsən/

BEYES-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

baɪsbi·ənson

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