How do you pronounce "collection"?

In American English: /kəˈlɛkʃən/ (kuh-LEHKSH-uhn). In British English: /kəlˈɛkʃən/ (kuhl-EHKSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /kəˈlɛkʃən/ (kuh-LEHKSH-uhn). In Australian English: /kəlˈɛkʃən/ (kuhl-EHKSH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈlɛkʃən/ (kuh-LEHKSH-uhn), while in British English it's /kəlˈɛkʃən/ (kuhl-EHKSH-uhn).

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collection

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

kuh-LEHKSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kəcol·lɛkʃlec·əntion

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