How do you pronounce "poison"?

In American English: /ˈpɔɪzən/ (POYZ-uhn). In British English: /pˈɔɪzən/ (P-oyz). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔɪzən/ (POYZ-uhn). In Australian English: /pˈɔɪzən/ (P-oyz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔɪzən/ (POYZ-uhn), while in British English it's /pˈɔɪzən/ (P-oyz).

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poison

/ˈpɔɪzən/

POYZ-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

pɔɪzpoi·ənson

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