How do you pronounce "halcyon"?

In American English: /ˈhælsiːən/ (HALS-ee-uhn). In British English: /hˈalsɪən/ (H-als). In Canadian English: /ˈhælsiːən/ (HALS-ee-uhn). In Australian English: /hˈalsɪən/ (H-als).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhælsiːən/ (HALS-ee-uhn), while in British English it's /hˈalsɪən/ (H-als).

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halcyon

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/ˈhælsiːən/

HALS-ee-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

hælshal·iːcy·ənon

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