How do you pronounce "dressed"?

In American English: /ˈdrɛst/ (DREHST). In British English: /dɹˈɛst/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdrɛst/ (DREHST). In Australian English: /dɹˈɛst/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrɛst/ (DREHST), while in British English it's /dɹˈɛst/ (DR).

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dressed

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/ˈdrɛst/

DREHST

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drɛstdressed

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