How do you pronounce "reason"?

In American English: /ˈriːzən/ (REEZ-uhn). In British English: /ɹˈiːzən/ (R-eez). In Canadian English: /ˈriːzən/ (REEZ-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˈiːzən/ (R-eez).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈriːzən/ (REEZ-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˈiːzən/ (R-eez).

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reason

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/ˈriːzən/

REEZ-uhn

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riːzrea·ənson

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