How do you pronounce "claimed"?

In American English: /ˈkleɪmd/ (KLAYMD). In British English: /klˈeɪmd/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈkleɪmd/ (KLAYMD). In Australian English: /klˈeɪmd/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkleɪmd/ (KLAYMD), while in British English it's /klˈeɪmd/ (KL).

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claimed

/ˈkleɪmd/

KLAYMD

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kleɪmdclaimed

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