How do you pronounce "flickered"?

In American English: /ˈflɪkɝd/ (FLIK-urd). In British English: /flˈɪkəd/ (FL-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈflɪkɝd/ (FLIK-urd). In Australian English: /flˈɪkəd/ (FL-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflɪkɝd/ (FLIK-urd), while in British English it's /flˈɪkəd/ (FL-ik).

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flickered

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/ˈflɪkɝd/

FLIK-urd

Syllable Breakdown

flɪkflick·ɝdered

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