How do you pronounce "twain"?

In American English: /ˈtweɪn/ (TWAYN). In British English: /twˈeɪn/ (TW). In Canadian English: /ˈtweɪn/ (TWAYN). In Australian English: /twˈeɪn/ (TW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtweɪn/ (TWAYN), while in British English it's /twˈeɪn/ (TW).

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twain

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/ˈtweɪn/

TWAYN

Syllable Breakdown

tweɪntwain

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