How do you pronounce "bygone"?

In American English: /ˈbaɪˌgɔn/ (BEYE-gawn). In British English: /bˈaɪɡɒn/ (B-eyeg). In Canadian English: /ˈbaɪˌgɔn/ (BEYE-gawn). In Australian English: /bˈaɪɡɒn/ (B-eyeg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbaɪˌgɔn/ (BEYE-gawn), while in British English it's /bˈaɪɡɒn/ (B-eyeg).

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bygone

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/ˈbaɪˌgɔn/

BEYE-gawn

Syllable Breakdown

baɪby·gɔngone

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