How do you pronounce "leaden"?

In American English: /ˈlɛdən/ (LEHD-uhn). In British English: /lˈɛdən/ (L-ehd). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛdən/ (LEHD-uhn). In Australian English: /lˈɛdən/ (L-ehd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛdən/ (LEHD-uhn), while in British English it's /lˈɛdən/ (L-ehd).

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leaden

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/ˈlɛdən/

LEHD-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

lɛdlead·ənen

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