How do you pronounce "zion"?

In American English: /ˈzaɪən/ (ZEYE-uhn). In British English: /zˈaɪən/ (Z-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈzaɪən/ (ZEYE-uhn). In Australian English: /zˈaɪən/ (Z-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈzaɪən/ (ZEYE-uhn), while in British English it's /zˈaɪən/ (Z-eye).

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zion

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/ˈzaɪən/

ZEYE-uhn

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zaɪzi·ənon

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