How do you pronounce "lagoon"?

In American English: /ləˈguːn/ (luh-GOON). In British English: /ləgˈuːn/ (luhg-OON). In Canadian English: /ləˈguːn/ (luh-GOON). In Australian English: /lɐɡˈuːn/ (LⱯG).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ləˈguːn/ (luh-GOON), while in British English it's /ləgˈuːn/ (luhg-OON).

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lagoon

/ləˈguːn/

luh-GOON

Syllable Breakdown

ləla·guːngoon

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