How do you pronounce "omen"?

In American English: /ˈoʊmən/ (OHM-uhn). In British English: /ˈəʊmən/ (OHM-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊmən/ (OHM-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈəʊmɛn/ (OHM-ehn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊmən/ (OHM-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈəʊmən/ (OHM-uhn).

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/ˈoʊmən/

OHM-uhn

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oʊmom·ənen

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