How do you pronounce "seven"?

In American English: /ˈsɛvən/ (SEHV-uhn). In British English: /sˈɛvən/ (S-ehv). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛvən/ (SEHV-uhn). In Australian English: /sˈɛvən/ (S-ehv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛvən/ (SEHV-uhn), while in British English it's /sˈɛvən/ (S-ehv).

How to Pronounce "seven"

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seven

/ˈsɛvən/

SEHV-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

sɛvsev·ənen

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