How do you pronounce "karen"?

In American English: /ˈkɛrən/ (KEHR-uhn). In British English: /kˈæɹən/ (K-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛrən/ (KEHR-uhn). In Australian English: /kˈaɹən/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛrən/ (KEHR-uhn), while in British English it's /kˈæɹən/ (K-ar).

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karen

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/ˈkɛrən/

KEHR-uhn

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kɛrka·ənren

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