How do you pronounce "crayons"?

In American English: /ˈkreɪˌɑːnz/ (KRAY-ahnz). In British English: /kɹˈeɪɒnz/ (KR-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈkreɪˌɑːnz/ (KRAY-ahnz). In Australian English: /kɹˈeɪɒnz/ (KR-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkreɪˌɑːnz/ (KRAY-ahnz), while in British English it's /kɹˈeɪɒnz/ (KR-ay).

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crayons

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/ˈkreɪˌɑːnz/

KRAY-ahnz

Syllable Breakdown

kreɪcra·ɑːnzyons

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