How do you pronounce "sturgeon"?

In American English: /ˈstɝːdʒən/ (STURJ-uhn). In British English: /stˈɜːdʒən/ (ST-ɜj). In Canadian English: /ˈstɝːdʒən/ (STURJ-uhn). In Australian English: /stˈɜːdʒən/ (ST-ɜj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɝːdʒən/ (STURJ-uhn), while in British English it's /stˈɜːdʒən/ (ST-ɜj).

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sturgeon

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/ˈstɝːdʒən/

STURJ-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

stɝːdʒstur·əngeon

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