How do you pronounce "sharpen"?

In American English: /ˈʃɑːrpən/ (SHAHRP-uhn). In British English: /ʃˈɑːpən/ (SH-ahp). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɑːrpən/ (SHAHRP-uhn). In Australian English: /ʃˈɑːpən/ (SH-ahp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɑːrpən/ (SHAHRP-uhn), while in British English it's /ʃˈɑːpən/ (SH-ahp).

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/ˈʃɑːrpən/

SHAHRP-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɑːrpsharp·ənen

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