How do you pronounce "vegan"?

In American English: /ˈvɛgən/ (VEHG-uhn). In British English: /vˈiːgən/ (V-eeg). In Canadian English: /ˈvɛgən/ (VEHG-uhn). In Australian English: /vˈiːɡən/ (V-eeg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɛgən/ (VEHG-uhn), while in British English it's /vˈiːgən/ (V-eeg).

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vegan

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/ˈvɛgən/

VEHG-uhn

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vɛgveg·ənan

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