How do you pronounce "horizon"?

In American English: /hɝˈaɪzən/ (hur-EYEZ-uhn). In British English: /həɹˈaɪzən/ (huhr-EYEZ-uhn). In Canadian English: /hɝˈaɪzən/ (hur-EYEZ-uhn). In Australian English: /həɹˈaɪzən/ (huhr-EYEZ-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /hɝˈaɪzən/ (hur-EYEZ-uhn), while in British English it's /həɹˈaɪzən/ (huhr-EYEZ-uhn).

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horizon

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/hɝˈaɪzən/

hur-EYEZ-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

hɝho·aɪzri·ənzon

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