How do you pronounce "oxygen"?

In American English: /ˈɑːksədʒən/ (AHKS-uhj-uhn). In British English: /ˈɒksɪdʒən/ (OKS-ij-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːksədʒən/ (AHKS-uhj-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈɒksɪdʒən/ (OKS-ij-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːksədʒən/ (AHKS-uhj-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈɒksɪdʒən/ (OKS-ij-uhn).

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oxygen

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/ˈɑːksədʒən/

AHKS-uhj-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːkso·ədʒxy·əngen

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