How do you pronounce "magenta"?

In American English: /məˈdʒɛntə/ (muh-JEHNT-uh). In British English: /mədʒˈɛntə/ (muhj-EHNT-uh). In Canadian English: /məˈdʒɛntə/ (muh-JEHNT-uh). In Australian English: /mədʒˈɛntə/ (muhj-EHNT-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /məˈdʒɛntə/ (muh-JEHNT-uh), while in British English it's /mədʒˈɛntə/ (muhj-EHNT-uh).

How to Pronounce "magenta"

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magenta

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/məˈdʒɛntə/

muh-JEHNT-uh

Syllable Breakdown

məma·dʒɛntgen·əta

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