How do you pronounce "elegance"?

In American English: /ˈɛləgəns/ (EHL-uhg-uhns). In British English: /ˈɛlɪɡəns/ (EHL-ig-uhns). In Canadian English: /ˈɛləgəns/ (EHL-uhg-uhns). In Australian English: /ˈɛlɪɡəns/ (EHL-ig-uhns).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛləgəns/ (EHL-uhg-uhns), while in British English it's /ˈɛlɪɡəns/ (EHL-ig-uhns).

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elegance

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/ˈɛləgəns/

EHL-uhg-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

ɛlel·əge·ənsgance

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