How do you pronounce "hewn"?

In American English: /ˈhjuːn/ (HYOON). In British English: /hjˈuːn/ (HY). In Canadian English: /ˈhjuːn/ (HYOON). In Australian English: /hjˈuːn/ (HY).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhjuːn/ (HYOON), while in British English it's /hjˈuːn/ (HY).

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hewn

/ˈhjuːn/

HYOON

Syllable Breakdown

hjuːnhewn

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