How do you pronounce "cared"?

In American English: /ˈkɛrd/ (KEHRD). In British English: /kˈɛəd/ (K-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛrd/ (KEHRD). In Australian English: /kˈeəd/ (K-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛrd/ (KEHRD), while in British English it's /kˈɛəd/ (K-eh).

How to Pronounce "cared"

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cared

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/ˈkɛrd/

KEHRD

Syllable Breakdown

kɛrdcared

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