How do you pronounce "origin"?

In American English: /ˈɔrədʒən/ (AWR-uhj-uhn). In British English: /ˈɒɹɪdʒɪn/ (OR-ij-in). In Canadian English: /ˈɔrədʒən/ (AWR-uhj-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈɒɹɪdʒˌɪn/ (OR-ij-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔrədʒən/ (AWR-uhj-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈɒɹɪdʒɪn/ (OR-ij-in).

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origin

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/ˈɔrədʒən/

AWR-uhj-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ɔro·ədʒri·əngin

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