How do you pronounce "frightened"?

In American English: /ˈfraɪtənd/ (FREYET-uhnd). In British English: /fɹˈaɪtənd/ (FR-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈfrʌɪtənd/ (FRUH-it-uhnd). In Australian English: /fɹˈaɪtənd/ (FR-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfraɪtənd/ (FREYET-uhnd), while in British English it's /fɹˈaɪtənd/ (FR-eyet).

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frightened

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/ˈfraɪtənd/

FREYET-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

fraɪtfright·əndened

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