How do you pronounce "kathleen"?

In American English: /kæθˈliːn/ (kath-LEEN). In British English: /kˈæθliːn/ (K-athl). In Canadian English: /kæθˈliːn/ (kath-LEEN). In Australian English: /kˈaθliːn/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kæθˈliːn/ (kath-LEEN), while in British English it's /kˈæθliːn/ (K-athl).

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kathleen

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/kæθˈliːn/

kath-LEEN

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kæθkath·liːnleen

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