How do you pronounce "linen"?

In American English: /ˈlɪnən/ (LIN-uhn). In British English: /lˈɪnɪn/ (L-in). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪnən/ (LIN-uhn). In Australian English: /lˈɪnɪn/ (L-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪnən/ (LIN-uhn), while in British English it's /lˈɪnɪn/ (L-in).

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linen

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/ˈlɪnən/

LIN-uhn

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lɪnli·ənnen

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