How do you pronounce "portion"?

In American English: /ˈpɔrʃən/ (PAWRSH-uhn). In British English: /pˈɔːʃən/ (P-awsh). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔrʃən/ (PAWRSH-uhn). In Australian English: /pˈɔːʃən/ (P-awsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔrʃən/ (PAWRSH-uhn), while in British English it's /pˈɔːʃən/ (P-awsh).

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portion

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/ˈpɔrʃən/

PAWRSH-uhn

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pɔrʃpor·əntion

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