How do you pronounce "pagan"?

In American English: /ˈpeɪgən/ (PAYG-uhn). In British English: /pˈeɪgən/ (P-ayg). In Canadian English: /ˈpeɪgən/ (PAYG-uhn). In Australian English: /pˈeɪɡən/ (P-ayg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpeɪgən/ (PAYG-uhn), while in British English it's /pˈeɪgən/ (P-ayg).

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pagan

/ˈpeɪgən/

PAYG-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

peɪgpa·əngan

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