How do you pronounce "dragon"?

In American English: /ˈdrægən/ (DRAG-uhn). In British English: /dɹˈægən/ (DR-ag). In Canadian English: /ˈdrægən/ (DRAG-uhn). In Australian English: /dɹˈaɡən/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrægən/ (DRAG-uhn), while in British English it's /dɹˈægən/ (DR-ag).

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dragon

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/ˈdrægən/

DRAG-uhn

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drægdrag·ənon

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