How do you pronounce "handed"?

In American English: /ˈhændəd/ (HAND-uhd). In British English: /hˈændɪd/ (H-and). In Canadian English: /ˈhændəd/ (HAND-uhd). In Australian English: /hˈandɪd/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhændəd/ (HAND-uhd), while in British English it's /hˈændɪd/ (H-and).

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handed

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/ˈhændəd/

HAND-uhd

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hændhand·əded

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