How do you pronounce "crown"?

In American English: /ˈkraʊn/ (KROWN). In British English: /kɹˈaʊn/ (KR). In Canadian English: /ˈkraʊn/ (KROWN). In Australian English: /kɹˈaʊn/ (KR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkraʊn/ (KROWN), while in British English it's /kɹˈaʊn/ (KR).

How to Pronounce "crown"

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crown

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/ˈkraʊn/

KROWN

Syllable Breakdown

kraʊncrown

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