How do you pronounce "awoken"?

In American English: /ɐwˈoʊkən/ (ⱯW-ohk). In British English: /əwˈəʊkən/ (uhw-OHK-uhn). In Canadian English: /ɐwˈoʊkən/ (ⱯW-ohk). In Australian English: /ɐwˈəʊkən/ (ⱯW-ohk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɐwˈoʊkən/ (ⱯW-ohk), while in British English it's /əwˈəʊkən/ (uhw-OHK-uhn).

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awoken

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/ɐwˈoʊkən/

ⱯW-ohk

Syllable Breakdown

ɐwawo·oʊkken

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Last updated: 2026-02-12