How do you pronounce "awed"?

In American English: /ˈɔd/ (AWD). In British English: /ˈɔːd/ (AWD). In Canadian English: /ˈɔd/ (AWD). In Australian English: /ˈɔːd/ (AWD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔd/ (AWD), while in British English it's /ˈɔːd/ (AWD).

/ˈɔd/

AWD

ɔdawed

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Last updated: 2026-02-12