How do you pronounce "cotten"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːtən/ (KAHT-uhn). In British English: /kˈɒtən/ (K-ot). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːtən/ (KAHT-uhn). In Australian English: /kˈɒtən/ (K-ot).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːtən/ (KAHT-uhn), while in British English it's /kˈɒtən/ (K-ot).

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cotten

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/ˈkɑːtən/

KAHT-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːtcot·ənten

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