How do you pronounce "lesion"?

In American English: /ˈliːʒən/ (LEEZH-uhn). In British English: /lˈiːʒən/ (L-eezh). In Canadian English: /ˈliːʒən/ (LEEZH-uhn). In Australian English: /lˈiːʒən/ (L-eezh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈliːʒən/ (LEEZH-uhn), while in British English it's /lˈiːʒən/ (L-eezh).

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lesion

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/ˈliːʒən/

LEEZH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

liːʒle·ənsion

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