How do you pronounce "bleed"?

In American English: /ˈbliːd/ (BLEED). In British English: /blˈiːd/ (BL). In Canadian English: /ˈbliːd/ (BLEED). In Australian English: /blˈiːd/ (BL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbliːd/ (BLEED), while in British English it's /blˈiːd/ (BL).

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bleed

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/ˈbliːd/

BLEED

Syllable Breakdown

bliːdbleed

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