How do you pronounce "headed"?

In American English: /ˈhɛdəd/ (HEHD-uhd). In British English: /hˈɛdɪd/ (H-ehd). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛdəd/ (HEHD-uhd). In Australian English: /hˈɛdɪd/ (H-ehd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛdəd/ (HEHD-uhd), while in British English it's /hˈɛdɪd/ (H-ehd).

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headed

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/ˈhɛdəd/

HEHD-uhd

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hɛdhead·əded

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