How do you pronounce "heathen"?

In American English: /ˈhiːðən/ (HEETH-uhn). In British English: /hˈiːðən/ (H-eeth). In Canadian English: /ˈhiːðən/ (HEETH-uhn). In Australian English: /hˈiːðən/ (H-eeth).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhiːðən/ (HEETH-uhn), while in British English it's /hˈiːðən/ (H-eeth).

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heathen

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/ˈhiːðən/

HEETH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

hiːðhea·ənthen

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