How do you pronounce "saigon"?

In American English: /ˌsaɪˈgɑːn/ (seye-GAHN). In British English: /saɪɡˈɒn/ (seyeg-ON). In Canadian English: /ˌsaɪˈgɑːn/ (seye-GAHN). In Australian English: /saɪɡˈɒn/ (seyeg-ON).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌsaɪˈgɑːn/ (seye-GAHN), while in British English it's /saɪɡˈɒn/ (seyeg-ON).

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saigon

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/ˌsaɪˈgɑːn/

seye-GAHN

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saɪsai·gɑːngon

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