How do you pronounce "luncheon"?

In American English: /ˈlʌntʃən/ (LUHNCH-uhn). In British English: /lˈʌntʃən/ (L-uhnch). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌntʃən/ (LUHNCH-uhn). In Australian English: /lˈʌntʃən/ (L-uhnch).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlʌntʃən/ (LUHNCH-uhn), while in British English it's /lˈʌntʃən/ (L-uhnch).

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luncheon

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/ˈlʌntʃən/

LUHNCH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

lʌntʃlun·əncheon

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