How do you pronounce "christian"?

In American English: /ˈkrɪstʃən/ (KRISCH-uhn). In British English: /kɹˈɪstʃən/ (KR-isch). In Canadian English: /ˈkrɪstʃən/ (KRISCH-uhn). In Australian English: /kɹˈɪstʃən/ (KR-isch).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrɪstʃən/ (KRISCH-uhn), while in British English it's /kɹˈɪstʃən/ (KR-isch).

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christian

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/ˈkrɪstʃən/

KRISCH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

krɪstʃchris·əntian

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