How do you pronounce "needled"?

In American English: /ˈniːdəld/ (NEED-uhld). In British English: /nˈiːdəld/ (N-eed). In Canadian English: /ˈniːdəld/ (NEED-uhld). In Australian English: /nˈiːdəld/ (N-eed).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈniːdəld/ (NEED-uhld), while in British English it's /nˈiːdəld/ (N-eed).

How to Pronounce "needled"

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needled

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/ˈniːdəld/

NEED-uhld

Syllable Breakdown

niːdnee·əlddled

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