How do you pronounce "sanctioned"?

In American English: /ˈsæŋkʃənd/ (SANGKSH-uhnd). In British English: /sˈaŋkʃənd/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsæŋkʃənd/ (SANGKSH-uhnd). In Australian English: /sˈaŋkʃənd/ (S).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsæŋkʃənd/ (SANGKSH-uhnd), while in British English it's /sˈaŋkʃənd/ (S).

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sanctioned

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/ˈsæŋkʃənd/

SANGKSH-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

sæŋkʃsanc·əndtioned

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