How do you pronounce "glossed"?

In American English: /ˈglɔst/ (GLAWST). In British English: /ɡlˈɒst/ (GL). In Canadian English: /ˈglɔst/ (GLAWST). In Australian English: /ɡlˈɒst/ (GL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈglɔst/ (GLAWST), while in British English it's /ɡlˈɒst/ (GL).

How to Pronounce "glossed"

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glossed

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/ˈglɔst/

GLAWST

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glɔstglossed

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