How do you pronounce "batten"?

In American English: /ˈbætən/ (BAT-uhn). In British English: /bˈatən/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbætən/ (BAT-uhn). In Australian English: /bˈatən/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbætən/ (BAT-uhn), while in British English it's /bˈatən/ (B).

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batten

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/ˈbætən/

BAT-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

bætbat·ənten

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