How do you pronounce "caution"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːʃən/ (KAHSH-uhn). In British English: /kˈɔːʃən/ (K-awsh). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːʃən/ (KAHSH-uhn). In Australian English: /kˈɔːʃən/ (K-awsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːʃən/ (KAHSH-uhn), while in British English it's /kˈɔːʃən/ (K-awsh).

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caution

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/ˈkɑːʃən/

KAHSH-uhn

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kɑːʃcau·əntion

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