How do you pronounce "pigeons"?

In American English: /ˈpɪdʒənz/ (PIJ-uhnz). In British English: /pˈɪdʒənz/ (P-ij). In Canadian English: /ˈpɪdʒənz/ (PIJ-uhnz). In Australian English: /pˈɪdʒənz/ (P-ij).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɪdʒənz/ (PIJ-uhnz), while in British English it's /pˈɪdʒənz/ (P-ij).

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pigeons

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/ˈpɪdʒənz/

PIJ-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

pɪdʒpi·ənzgeons

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