How do you pronounce "bludgeon"?

In American English: /ˈblʌdʒən/ (BLUHJ-uhn). In British English: /blˈʌdʒən/ (BL-uhj). In Canadian English: /ˈblʌdʒən/ (BLUHJ-uhn). In Australian English: /blˈʌdʒən/ (BL-uhj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈblʌdʒən/ (BLUHJ-uhn), while in British English it's /blˈʌdʒən/ (BL-uhj).

How to Pronounce "bludgeon"

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bludgeon

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/ˈblʌdʒən/

BLUHJ-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

blʌdʒblud·əngeon

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