How do you pronounce "open"?

In American English: /ˈoʊpən/ (OHP-uhn). In British English: /ˈəʊpən/ (OHP-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊpən/ (OHP-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈəʊpən/ (OHP-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊpən/ (OHP-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈəʊpən/ (OHP-uhn).

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/ˈoʊpən/

OHP-uhn

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oʊpop·ənen

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