How do you pronounce "pollen"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːlən/ (PAHL-uhn). In British English: /pˈɒlən/ (P-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːlən/ (PAHL-uhn). In Australian English: /pˈɒlən/ (P-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːlən/ (PAHL-uhn), while in British English it's /pˈɒlən/ (P-ol).

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pollen

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/ˈpɑːlən/

PAHL-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːlpol·ənlen

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