How do you pronounce "sudden"?

In American English: /ˈsʌdən/ (SUHD-uhn). In British English: /sˈɐdən/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌdən/ (SUHD-uhn). In Australian English: /sˈʌdən/ (S-uhd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌdən/ (SUHD-uhn), while in British English it's /sˈɐdən/ (S).

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sudden

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/ˈsʌdən/

SUHD-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

sʌdsud·ənden

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