How do you pronounce "bien"?

In American English: /ˈbiːn/ (BEEN). In British English: /baɪˈɛn/ (beye-EHN). In Canadian English: /ˈbiːn/ (BEEN). In Australian English: /baɪˈɛn/ (beye-EHN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbiːn/ (BEEN), while in British English it's /baɪˈɛn/ (beye-EHN).

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bien

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/ˈbiːn/

BEEN

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biːnbien

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