How do you pronounce "ocean"?

In American English: /ˈoʊʃən/ (OHSH-uhn). In British English: /ˈəʊʃən/ (OHSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊʃən/ (OHSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈəʊʃən/ (OHSH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊʃən/ (OHSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈəʊʃən/ (OHSH-uhn).

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ocean

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/ˈoʊʃən/

OHSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

oʊʃoc·ənean

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