How do you pronounce "oven"?

In American English: /ˈʌvən/ (UHV-uhn). In British English: /ˈɐvən/ (ⱯV). In Canadian English: /ˈʌvən/ (UHV-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈʌvən/ (UHV-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʌvən/ (UHV-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈɐvən/ (ⱯV).

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oven

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/ˈʌvən/

UHV-uhn

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ʌvov·ənen

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