How do you pronounce "raven"?

In American English: /ˈreɪvən/ (RAYV-uhn). In British English: /ɹˈeɪvən/ (R-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˈreɪvən/ (RAYV-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˈeɪvən/ (R-ayv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈreɪvən/ (RAYV-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˈeɪvən/ (R-ayv).

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raven

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/ˈreɪvən/

RAYV-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

reɪvra·ənven

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