How do you pronounce "comprehended"?

In American English: /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛndɪd/ (kahmpr-i-HEHND-id). In British English: /kˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛndɪd/ (k-ompr-IH-ehnd). In Canadian English: /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛndɪd/ (kahmpr-i-HEHND-id). In Australian English: /kˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛndɪd/ (k-ompr-IH-ehnd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛndɪd/ (kahmpr-i-HEHND-id), while in British English it's /kˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛndɪd/ (k-ompr-IH-ehnd).

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/ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛndɪd/

kahmpr-i-HEHND-id

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːmprcom·ɪpre·hɛndhend·ɪded

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