How do you pronounce "operated"?

In American English: /ˈɑːpɝˌeɪtəd/ (AHP-ur-ayt-uhd). In British English: /ˈɒpəɹˌeɪtɪd/ (OP-uhr-ayt-id). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːpɝˌeɪtəd/ (AHP-ur-ayt-uhd). In Australian English: /ˈɒpəɹˌeɪtɪd/ (OP-uhr-ayt-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːpɝˌeɪtəd/ (AHP-ur-ayt-uhd), while in British English it's /ˈɒpəɹˌeɪtɪd/ (OP-uhr-ayt-id).

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operated

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/ˈɑːpɝˌeɪtəd/

AHP-ur-ayt-uhd

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːpop·ɝer·eɪtat·əded

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