How do you pronounce "soften"?

In American English: /ˈsɑːfən/ (SAHF-uhn). In British English: /sˈɒftən/ (S-oft). In Canadian English: /ˈsɑːfən/ (SAHF-uhn). In Australian English: /sˈɒfən/ (S-of).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɑːfən/ (SAHF-uhn), while in British English it's /sˈɒftən/ (S-oft).

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soften

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/ˈsɑːfən/

SAHF-uhn

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sɑːfsoft·ənen

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