How do you pronounce "bidden"?

In American English: /ˈbɪdɪn/ (BID-in). In British English: /bˈɪdən/ (B-id). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪdɪn/ (BID-in). In Australian English: /bˈɪdən/ (B-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪdɪn/ (BID-in), while in British English it's /bˈɪdən/ (B-id).

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bidden

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/ˈbɪdɪn/

BID-in

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bɪdbid·ɪnden

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