How do you pronounce "ripen"?

In American English: /ˈraɪpən/ (REYEP-uhn). In British English: /ɹˈaɪpən/ (R-eyep). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌɪpən/ (RUH-ip-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪpən/ (R-eyep).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪpən/ (REYEP-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˈaɪpən/ (R-eyep).

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ripen

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/ˈraɪpən/

REYEP-uhn

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raɪpri·ənpen

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