How do you pronounce "junction"?

In American English: /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ (JUHNGKSH-uhn). In British English: /dʒˈɐŋkʃən/ (J). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ (JUHNGKSH-uhn). In Australian English: /dʒˈʌŋkʃən/ (J-uhngksh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ (JUHNGKSH-uhn), while in British English it's /dʒˈɐŋkʃən/ (J).

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junction

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/ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

JUHNGKSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

dʒʌŋkʃjunc·əntion

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