How do you pronounce "heighten"?

In American English: /ˈhaɪtən/ (HEYET-uhn). In British English: /hˈaɪtən/ (H-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈhʌɪtən/ (HUH-it-uhn). In Australian English: /hˈaɪtən/ (H-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhaɪtən/ (HEYET-uhn), while in British English it's /hˈaɪtən/ (H-eyet).

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heighten

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/ˈhaɪtən/

HEYET-uhn

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haɪtheight·ənen

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