How do you pronounce "northern"?

In American English: /ˈnɔrðɝn/ (NAWRTH-urn). In British English: /nˈɔːðən/ (N-awth). In Canadian English: /ˈnɔrðɝn/ (NAWRTH-urn). In Australian English: /nˈɔːðən/ (N-awth).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɔrðɝn/ (NAWRTH-urn), while in British English it's /nˈɔːðən/ (N-awth).

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northern

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/ˈnɔrðɝn/

NAWRTH-urn

Syllable Breakdown

nɔrðnorth·ɝnern

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