How do you pronounce "lemon"?

In American English: /ˈlɛmən/ (LEHM-uhn). In British English: /lˈɛmən/ (L-ehm). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛmən/ (LEHM-uhn). In Australian English: /lˈɛmən/ (L-ehm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛmən/ (LEHM-uhn), while in British English it's /lˈɛmən/ (L-ehm).

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lemon

/ˈlɛmən/

LEHM-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

lɛmle·ənmon

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