How do you pronounce "glimpsed"?

In American English: /ˈglɪmpst/ (GLIMPST). In British English: /ɡlˈɪmpst/ (GL). In Canadian English: /ˈglɪmpst/ (GLIMPST). In Australian English: /ɡlˈɪmpst/ (GL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈglɪmpst/ (GLIMPST), while in British English it's /ɡlˈɪmpst/ (GL).

How to Pronounce "glimpsed"

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glimpsed

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/ˈglɪmpst/

GLIMPST

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glɪmpstglimpsed

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