How do you pronounce "cushion"?

In American English: /ˈkʊʃən/ (KUUSH-uhn). In British English: /kˈʊʃən/ (K-uush). In Canadian English: /ˈkʊʃən/ (KUUSH-uhn). In Australian English: /kˈʊʃən/ (K-uush).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʊʃən/ (KUUSH-uhn), while in British English it's /kˈʊʃən/ (K-uush).

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cushion

/ˈkʊʃən/

KUUSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kʊʃcush·ənion

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