How do you pronounce "hyphen"?

In American English: /ˈhaɪfən/ (HEYEF-uhn). In British English: /hˈaɪfən/ (H-eyef). In Canadian English: /ˈhʌɪfən/ (HUH-if-uhn). In Australian English: /hˈaɪfən/ (H-eyef).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhaɪfən/ (HEYEF-uhn), while in British English it's /hˈaɪfən/ (H-eyef).

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hyphen

/ˈhaɪfən/

HEYEF-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

haɪfhy·ənphen

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