How do you pronounce "written"?

In American English: /ˈrɪtən/ (RIT-uhn). In British English: /ɹˈɪtən/ (R-it). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪtən/ (RIT-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪtən/ (R-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪtən/ (RIT-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪtən/ (R-it).

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written

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/ˈrɪtən/

RIT-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

rɪtwrit·ənten

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