How do you pronounce "deacons"?

In American English: /ˈdiːkənz/ (DEEK-uhnz). In British English: /dˈiːkənz/ (D-eek). In Canadian English: /ˈdiːkənz/ (DEEK-uhnz). In Australian English: /dˈiːkənz/ (D-eek).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdiːkənz/ (DEEK-uhnz), while in British English it's /dˈiːkənz/ (D-eek).

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deacons

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/ˈdiːkənz/

DEEK-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

diːkdea·ənzcons

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