How do you pronounce "rotten"?

In American English: /ˈrɑːtən/ (RAHT-uhn). In British English: /ɹˈɒtən/ (R-ot). In Canadian English: /ˈrɑːtən/ (RAHT-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˈɒtən/ (R-ot).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɑːtən/ (RAHT-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˈɒtən/ (R-ot).

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rotten

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/ˈrɑːtən/

RAHT-uhn

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rɑːtrot·ənten

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