How do you pronounce "dared"?

In American English: /ˈdɛrd/ (DEHRD). In British English: /dˈeəd/ (D-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈdɛrd/ (DEHRD). In Australian English: /dˈeəd/ (D-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɛrd/ (DEHRD), while in British English it's /dˈeəd/ (D-eh).

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dared

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/ˈdɛrd/

DEHRD

Syllable Breakdown

dɛrddared

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