How do you pronounce "echelon"?

In American English: /ˈɛʃəˌlɑːn/ (EHSH-uh-lahn). In British English: /ˈɛʃəlˌɒn/ (EHSH-uhl-on). In Canadian English: /ˈɛʃəˌlɑːn/ (EHSH-uh-lahn). In Australian English: /ˈɛʃəlˌɒn/ (EHSH-uhl-on).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛʃəˌlɑːn/ (EHSH-uh-lahn), while in British English it's /ˈɛʃəlˌɒn/ (EHSH-uhl-on).

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echelon

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/ˈɛʃəˌlɑːn/

EHSH-uh-lahn

Syllable Breakdown

ɛʃech·əe·lɑːnlon

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