How do you pronounce "paragon"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəˌgɑːn/ (PEHR-uh-gahn). In British English: /pˈaɹəɡən/ (P-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəˌgɑːn/ (PEHR-uh-gahn). In Australian English: /pˈaɹəɡən/ (P-ar).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəˌgɑːn/ (PEHR-uh-gahn), while in British English it's /pˈaɹəɡən/ (P-ar).

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paragon

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/ˈpɛrəˌgɑːn/

PEHR-uh-gahn

Syllable Breakdown

pɛrpar·əag·gɑːnon

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