How do you pronounce "certain"?

In American English: /ˈsɝːtən/ (SURT-uhn). In British English: /sˈɜːtən/ (S-ɜt). In Canadian English: /ˈsɝːtən/ (SURT-uhn). In Australian English: /sˈɜːtən/ (S-ɜt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɝːtən/ (SURT-uhn), while in British English it's /sˈɜːtən/ (S-ɜt).

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certain

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/ˈsɝːtən/

SURT-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

sɝːtcer·əntain

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