How do you pronounce "suction"?

In American English: /ˈsʌkʃən/ (SUHKSH-uhn). In British English: /sˈʌkʃən/ (S-uhksh). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌkʃən/ (SUHKSH-uhn). In Australian English: /sˈʌkʃən/ (S-uhksh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌkʃən/ (SUHKSH-uhn), while in British English it's /sˈʌkʃən/ (S-uhksh).

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suction

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/ˈsʌkʃən/

SUHKSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

sʌkʃsuc·əntion

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