How do you pronounce "handled"?

In American English: /ˈhændəld/ (HAND-uhld). In British English: /hˈændəld/ (H-and). In Canadian English: /ˈhændəld/ (HAND-uhld). In Australian English: /hˈandəld/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhændəld/ (HAND-uhld), while in British English it's /hˈændəld/ (H-and).

How to Pronounce "handled"

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handled

/ˈhændəld/

HAND-uhld

Syllable Breakdown

hændhan·əlddled

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