How do you pronounce "climbed"?

In American English: /ˈklaɪmd/ (KLEYEMD). In British English: /klˈaɪmd/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈklaɪmd/ (KLEYEMD). In Australian English: /klˈaɪmd/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklaɪmd/ (KLEYEMD), while in British English it's /klˈaɪmd/ (KL).

How to Pronounce "climbed"

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climbed

/ˈklaɪmd/

KLEYEMD

Syllable Breakdown

klaɪmdclimbed

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