How do you pronounce "leon"?

In American English: /ˈliːɑːn/ (LEE-ahn). In British English: /lˈiːɒn/ (L-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈliːɑːn/ (LEE-ahn). In Australian English: /lˈiːɒn/ (L-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈliːɑːn/ (LEE-ahn), while in British English it's /lˈiːɒn/ (L-ee).

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leon

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/ˈliːɑːn/

LEE-ahn

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liːle·ɑːnon

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