How do you pronounce "deacon"?

In American English: /ˈdiːkən/ (DEEK-uhn). In British English: /dˈiːkən/ (D-eek). In Canadian English: /ˈdiːkən/ (DEEK-uhn). In Australian English: /dˈiːkən/ (D-eek).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdiːkən/ (DEEK-uhn), while in British English it's /dˈiːkən/ (D-eek).

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deacon

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/ˈdiːkən/

DEEK-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

diːkdea·əncon

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