How do you pronounce "ridden"?

In American English: /ˈrɪdən/ (RID-uhn). In British English: /ɹˈɪdən/ (R-id). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪdən/ (RID-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪdən/ (R-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪdən/ (RID-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪdən/ (R-id).

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ridden

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/ˈrɪdən/

RID-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

rɪdrid·ənden

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