How do you pronounce "married"?

In American English: /ˈmɛriːd/ (MEHR-eed). In British English: /mˈæɹid/ (M-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛriːd/ (MEHR-eed). In Australian English: /mˈaɹid/ (M).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛriːd/ (MEHR-eed), while in British English it's /mˈæɹid/ (M-ar).

How to Pronounce "married"

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married

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/ˈmɛriːd/

MEHR-eed

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mɛrmar·iːdried

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