How do you pronounce "siren"?

In American English: /ˈsaɪrən/ (SEYER-uhn). In British English: /sˈaɪɹən/ (S-eyer). In Canadian English: /ˈsaɪrən/ (SEYER-uhn). In Australian English: /sˈaɪɹən/ (S-eyer).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsaɪrən/ (SEYER-uhn), while in British English it's /sˈaɪɹən/ (S-eyer).

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siren

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/ˈsaɪrən/

SEYER-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

saɪrsi·ənren

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