How do you pronounce "blessed"?

In American English: /ˈblɛst/ (BLEHST). In British English: /blˈɛst/ (BL). In Canadian English: /ˈblɛst/ (BLEHST). In Australian English: /blˈɛst/ (BL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈblɛst/ (BLEHST), while in British English it's /blˈɛst/ (BL).

How to Pronounce "blessed"

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blessed

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/ˈblɛst/

BLEHST

Syllable Breakdown

blɛstblessed

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