How do you pronounce "sullen"?

In American English: /ˈsʌlən/ (SUHL-uhn). In British English: /sˈʌlən/ (S-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌlən/ (SUHL-uhn). In Australian English: /sˈʌlən/ (S-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌlən/ (SUHL-uhn), while in British English it's /sˈʌlən/ (S-uhl).

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sullen

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/ˈsʌlən/

SUHL-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

sʌlsul·ənlen

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