How do you pronounce "bitten"?

In American English: /ˈbɪtən/ (BIT-uhn). In British English: /bˈɪtən/ (B-it). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪtən/ (BIT-uhn). In Australian English: /bˈɪtən/ (B-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪtən/ (BIT-uhn), while in British English it's /bˈɪtən/ (B-it).

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bitten

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/ˈbɪtən/

BIT-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

bɪtbit·ənten

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