How do you pronounce "sergeant"?

In American English: /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/ (SAHRJ-uhnt). In British English: /sˈɑːdʒənt/ (S-ahj). In Canadian English: /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/ (SAHRJ-uhnt). In Australian English: /sˈɑːdʒənt/ (S-ahj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/ (SAHRJ-uhnt), while in British English it's /sˈɑːdʒənt/ (S-ahj).

How to Pronounce "sergeant"

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/ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

SAHRJ-uhnt

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sɑːrdʒserg·ənteant

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