How do you pronounce "bolted"?

In American English: /ˈboʊltəd/ (BOHLT-uhd). In British English: /bˈəʊltɪd/ (B-ohlt). In Canadian English: /ˈboʊltəd/ (BOHLT-uhd). In Australian English: /bˈəʊltɪd/ (B-ohlt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈboʊltəd/ (BOHLT-uhd), while in British English it's /bˈəʊltɪd/ (B-ohlt).

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bolted

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/ˈboʊltəd/

BOHLT-uhd

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boʊltbolt·əded

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