How do you pronounce "renown"?

In American English: /rɪˈnaʊn/ (ri-NOWN). In British English: /ɹɪnˈaʊn/ (rin-OWN). In Canadian English: /rɪˈnaʊn/ (ri-NOWN). In Australian English: /ɹɪnˈaʊn/ (rin-OWN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈnaʊn/ (ri-NOWN), while in British English it's /ɹɪnˈaʊn/ (rin-OWN).

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renown

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/rɪˈnaʊn/

ri-NOWN

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rɪren·naʊnown

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