How do you pronounce "broken"?

In American English: /ˈbroʊkən/ (BROHK-uhn). In British English: /bɹˈəʊkən/ (BR-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈbroʊkən/ (BROHK-uhn). In Australian English: /bɹˈəʊkən/ (BR-ohk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbroʊkən/ (BROHK-uhn), while in British English it's /bɹˈəʊkən/ (BR-ohk).

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broken

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/ˈbroʊkən/

BROHK-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

broʊkbro·ənken

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