How do you pronounce "brightens"?

In American English: /ˈbraɪtənz/ (BREYET-uhnz). In British English: /bɹˈaɪtənz/ (BR-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈbrʌɪtənz/ (BRUH-it-uhnz). In Australian English: /bɹˈaɪtənz/ (BR-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbraɪtənz/ (BREYET-uhnz), while in British English it's /bɹˈaɪtənz/ (BR-eyet).

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/ˈbraɪtənz/

BREYET-uhnz

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braɪtbright·ənzens

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