How do you pronounce "foregone"?

In American English: /ˈfɔrˈgɔn/ (FAWR-GAWN). In British English: /fɔːgˈɒn/ (fawg-ON). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔrˈgɔn/ (FAWR-GAWN). In Australian English: /fɔːɡˈɒn/ (fawg-ON).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔrˈgɔn/ (FAWR-GAWN), while in British English it's /fɔːgˈɒn/ (fawg-ON).

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foregone

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/ˈfɔrˈgɔn/

FAWR-GAWN

Syllable Breakdown

fɔrfore·gɔngone

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