How do you pronounce "overran"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˈræn/ (OHV-ur-RAN). In British English: /ˌəʊvəɹˈan/ (OHV-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˈræn/ (OHV-ur-RAN). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəɹˈan/ (OHV-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˈræn/ (OHV-ur-RAN), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəɹˈan/ (OHV-uhr).

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overran

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/ˈoʊvɝˈræn/

OHV-ur-RAN

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oʊvov·ɝer·rænran

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