How do you pronounce "waken"?

In American English: /ˈweɪkən/ (WAYK-uhn). In British English: /wˈeɪkən/ (W-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈweɪkən/ (WAYK-uhn). In Australian English: /wˈeɪkən/ (W-ayk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈweɪkən/ (WAYK-uhn), while in British English it's /wˈeɪkən/ (W-ayk).

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waken

/ˈweɪkən/

WAYK-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

weɪkwak·ənen

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