How do you pronounce "breathed"?

In American English: /ˈbriːðd/ (BREETHD). In British English: /bɹˈiːðd/ (BR). In Canadian English: /ˈbriːðd/ (BREETHD). In Australian English: /bɹˈiːðd/ (BR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbriːðd/ (BREETHD), while in British English it's /bɹˈiːðd/ (BR).

How to Pronounce "breathed"

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breathed

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/ˈbriːðd/

BREETHD

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briːðdbreathed

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