How do you pronounce "heaven"?

In American English: /ˈhɛvən/ (HEHV-uhn). In British English: /hˈɛvən/ (H-ehv). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛvən/ (HEHV-uhn). In Australian English: /hˈɛvən/ (H-ehv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛvən/ (HEHV-uhn), while in British English it's /hˈɛvən/ (H-ehv).

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heaven

/ˈhɛvən/

HEHV-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

hɛvheav·ənen

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