How do you pronounce "betrayed"?

In American English: /bɪˈtreɪd/ (bi-TRAYD). In British English: /bɪtɹˈeɪd/ (bitr-AYD). In Canadian English: /bɪˈtreɪd/ (bi-TRAYD). In Australian English: /bɪtɹˈeɪd/ (bitr-AYD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈtreɪd/ (bi-TRAYD), while in British English it's /bɪtɹˈeɪd/ (bitr-AYD).

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betrayed

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/bɪˈtreɪd/

bi-TRAYD

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·treɪdtrayed

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