How do you pronounce "smitten"?

In American English: /ˈsmɪtən/ (SMIT-uhn). In British English: /smˈɪtən/ (SM-it). In Canadian English: /ˈsmɪtən/ (SMIT-uhn). In Australian English: /smˈɪtən/ (SM-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmɪtən/ (SMIT-uhn), while in British English it's /smˈɪtən/ (SM-it).

How to Pronounce "smitten"

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smitten

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/ˈsmɪtən/

SMIT-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

smɪtsmit·ənten

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