How do you pronounce "eugene"?

In American English: /juːˈdʒiːn/ (yoo-JEEN). In British English: /jˈuːdʒiːn/ (Y-ooj). In Canadian English: /juːˈdʒiːn/ (yoo-JEEN). In Australian English: /jˈuːdʒiːn/ (Y-ooj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /juːˈdʒiːn/ (yoo-JEEN), while in British English it's /jˈuːdʒiːn/ (Y-ooj).

How to Pronounce "eugene"

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eugene

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/juːˈdʒiːn/

yoo-JEEN

Syllable Breakdown

juːeu·dʒiːngene

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