How do you pronounce "duncan"?

In American English: /ˈdʌŋkən/ (DUHNGK-uhn). In British English: /dˈɐŋkən/ (D). In Canadian English: /ˈdʌŋkən/ (DUHNGK-uhn). In Australian English: /dˈʌŋkən/ (D-uhngk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʌŋkən/ (DUHNGK-uhn), while in British English it's /dˈɐŋkən/ (D).

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duncan

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/ˈdʌŋkən/

DUHNGK-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

dʌŋkdun·əncan

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