How do you pronounce "even"?

In American English: /ˈiːvɪn/ (EEV-in). In British English: /ˈiːvən/ (EEV-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈiːvɪn/ (EEV-in). In Australian English: /ˈiːvən/ (EEV-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈiːvɪn/ (EEV-in), while in British English it's /ˈiːvən/ (EEV-uhn).

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/ˈiːvɪn/

EEV-in

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iːvev·ɪnen

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