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In British English, the name "Britain" is typically pronounced as /ˈbrɪ.tən/. Here's a breakdown of the pronunciation:

  • /ˈbrɪ/: The first syllable sounds like "bri," rhyming with "sit."
  • /tən/: The second syllable is pronounced with a soft, unstressed "t," followed by a schwa sound (ə), which is a very quick, neutral vowel sound similar to "uh."

So, when said aloud, it sounds like "BRIT-uhn."

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