How do you pronounce "paren"?

In American English: /pɚɹˈɛn/ (purr-EHN). In British English: /pəɹˈɛn/ (puhr-EHN). In Canadian English: /pɚɹˈɛn/ (purr-EHN). In Australian English: /pəɹˈɛn/ (puhr-EHN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɚɹˈɛn/ (purr-EHN), while in British English it's /pəɹˈɛn/ (puhr-EHN).

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paren

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/pɚɹˈɛn/

purr-EHN

Syllable Breakdown

pɚɹpa·ɛnren

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