How do you pronounce "shaven"?

In American English: /ˈʃeɪvən/ (SHAYV-uhn). In British English: /ʃˈeɪvən/ (SH-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˈʃeɪvən/ (SHAYV-uhn). In Australian English: /ʃˈeɪvən/ (SH-ayv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃeɪvən/ (SHAYV-uhn), while in British English it's /ʃˈeɪvən/ (SH-ayv).

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shaven

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/ˈʃeɪvən/

SHAYV-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ʃeɪvsha·ənven

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