How do you pronounce "limited"?

In American English: /ˈlɪmətəd/ (LIM-uht-uhd). In British English: /lˈɪmɪtɪd/ (L-im-it). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪmətəd/ (LIM-uht-uhd). In Australian English: /lˈɪmɪtɪd/ (L-im-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪmətəd/ (LIM-uht-uhd), while in British English it's /lˈɪmɪtɪd/ (L-im-it).

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limited

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/ˈlɪmətəd/

LIM-uht-uhd

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lɪmlim·ətit·əded

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