How do you pronounce "collision"?

In American English: /kəˈlɪʒən/ (kuh-LIZH-uhn). In British English: /kəlˈɪʒən/ (kuhl-IZH-uhn). In Canadian English: /kəˈlɪʒən/ (kuh-LIZH-uhn). In Australian English: /kəlˈɪʒən/ (kuhl-IZH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈlɪʒən/ (kuh-LIZH-uhn), while in British English it's /kəlˈɪʒən/ (kuhl-IZH-uhn).

How to Pronounce "collision"

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collision

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/kəˈlɪʒən/

kuh-LIZH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kəcol·lɪʒli·ənsion

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