How do you pronounce "lotion"?

In American English: /ˈloʊʃən/ (LOHSH-uhn). In British English: /lˈəʊʃən/ (L-ohsh). In Canadian English: /ˈloʊʃən/ (LOHSH-uhn). In Australian English: /lˈəʊʃən/ (L-ohsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈloʊʃən/ (LOHSH-uhn), while in British English it's /lˈəʊʃən/ (L-ohsh).

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lotion

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/ˈloʊʃən/

LOHSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

loʊʃlo·əntion

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