How do you pronounce "dungeon"?

In American English: /ˈdʌndʒən/ (DUHNJ-uhn). In British English: /dˈɐndʒən/ (D). In Canadian English: /ˈdʌndʒən/ (DUHNJ-uhn). In Australian English: /dˈʌndʒən/ (D-uhnj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʌndʒən/ (DUHNJ-uhn), while in British English it's /dˈɐndʒən/ (D).

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dungeon

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/ˈdʌndʒən/

DUHNJ-uhn

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dʌndʒdun·əngeon

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