How do you pronounce "watson"?

In American English: /ˈwɑːtsən/ (WAHTS-uhn). In British English: /wˈɒtsən/ (W-ots). In Canadian English: /ˈwɑːtsən/ (WAHTS-uhn). In Australian English: /wˈɒtsən/ (W-ots).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɑːtsən/ (WAHTS-uhn), while in British English it's /wˈɒtsən/ (W-ots).

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watson

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/ˈwɑːtsən/

WAHTS-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

wɑːtswat·ənson

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