How do you pronounce "polygon"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːlɪˌgɑːn/ (PAHL-i-gahn). In British English: /pˈɒlɪgˌɒn/ (P-ol-ig). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːlɪˌgɑːn/ (PAHL-i-gahn). In Australian English: /pˈɒlɪɡən/ (P-ol-ig).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːlɪˌgɑːn/ (PAHL-i-gahn), while in British English it's /pˈɒlɪgˌɒn/ (P-ol-ig).

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polygon

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/ˈpɑːlɪˌgɑːn/

PAHL-i-gahn

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pɑːlpo·ɪly·gɑːngon

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