How do you pronounce "concussion"?

In American English: /kənˈkʌʃən/ (kuhn-KUHSH-uhn). In British English: /kəŋkˈʌʃən/ (kuhngk-UHSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /kənˈkʌʃən/ (kuhn-KUHSH-uhn). In Australian English: /kəŋkˈʌʃən/ (kuhngk-UHSH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kənˈkʌʃən/ (kuhn-KUHSH-uhn), while in British English it's /kəŋkˈʌʃən/ (kuhngk-UHSH-uhn).

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concussion

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/kənˈkʌʃən/

kuhn-KUHSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kəncon·kʌʃcus·ənsion

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