How do you pronounce "brien"?

In American English: /ˈbraɪɪn/ (BREYE-in). In British English: /bɹˈaɪən/ (BR-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈbraɪɪn/ (BREYE-in). In Australian English: /bɹˈaɪən/ (BR-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbraɪɪn/ (BREYE-in), while in British English it's /bɹˈaɪən/ (BR-eye).

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brien

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/ˈbraɪɪn/

BREYE-in

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braɪbr·ɪnien

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