How do you pronounce "woolen"?

In American English: /ˈwʊlən/ (WUUL-uhn). In British English: /wˈʊlən/ (W-uul). In Canadian English: /ˈwʊlən/ (WUUL-uhn). In Australian English: /wˈʊlən/ (W-uul).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwʊlən/ (WUUL-uhn), while in British English it's /wˈʊlən/ (W-uul).

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woolen

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/ˈwʊlən/

WUUL-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

wʊlwoo·ənlen

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