How do you pronounce "glean"?

In American English: /ˈgliːn/ (GLEEN). In British English: /glˈiːn/ (GL). In Canadian English: /ˈgliːn/ (GLEEN). In Australian English: /ɡlˈiːn/ (GL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgliːn/ (GLEEN), while in British English it's /glˈiːn/ (GL).

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glean

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/ˈgliːn/

GLEEN

Syllable Breakdown

gliːnglean

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