How do you pronounce "sharpened"?

In American English: /ˈʃɑːrpənd/ (SHAHRP-uhnd). In British English: /ʃˈɑːpənd/ (SH-ahp). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɑːrpənd/ (SHAHRP-uhnd). In Australian English: /ʃˈɑːpənd/ (SH-ahp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɑːrpənd/ (SHAHRP-uhnd), while in British English it's /ʃˈɑːpənd/ (SH-ahp).

How to Pronounce "sharpened"

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sharpened

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/ˈʃɑːrpənd/

SHAHRP-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɑːrpsharp·əndened

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