How do you pronounce "shortened"?

In American English: /ˈʃɔrtənd/ (SHAWRT-uhnd). In British English: /ʃˈɔːtənd/ (SH-awt). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɔrtənd/ (SHAWRT-uhnd). In Australian English: /ʃˈɔːtənd/ (SH-awt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɔrtənd/ (SHAWRT-uhnd), while in British English it's /ʃˈɔːtənd/ (SH-awt).

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shortened

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/ˈʃɔrtənd/

SHAWRT-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɔrtshort·əndened

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