How do you pronounce "eastern"?

In American English: /ˈiːstɝn/ (EEST-urn). In British English: /ˈiːstən/ (EEST-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈiːstɝn/ (EEST-urn). In Australian English: /ˈiːstən/ (EEST-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈiːstɝn/ (EEST-urn), while in British English it's /ˈiːstən/ (EEST-uhn).

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eastern

regional

/ˈiːstɝn/

EEST-urn

Syllable Breakdown

iːsteast·ɝnern

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