How do you pronounce "cartoon"?

In American English: /kɑːrˈtuːn/ (kahr-TOON). In British English: /kɑːtˈuːn/ (kaht-OON). In Canadian English: /kɑːrˈtuːn/ (kahr-TOON). In Australian English: /kɑːtˈuːn/ (kaht-OON).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kɑːrˈtuːn/ (kahr-TOON), while in British English it's /kɑːtˈuːn/ (kaht-OON).

How to Pronounce "cartoon"

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cartoon

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/kɑːrˈtuːn/

kahr-TOON

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːrcar·tuːntoon

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