How do you pronounce "cologne"?

In American English: /kəˈloʊn/ (kuh-LOHN). In British English: /kəlˈəʊn/ (kuhl-OHN). In Canadian English: /kəˈloʊn/ (kuh-LOHN). In Australian English: /kəlˈəʊn/ (kuhl-OHN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈloʊn/ (kuh-LOHN), while in British English it's /kəlˈəʊn/ (kuhl-OHN).

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cologne

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/kəˈloʊn/

kuh-LOHN

Syllable Breakdown

kəcol·loʊnogne

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