How do you pronounce "overheard"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˈhɝːd/ (OHV-ur-HURD). In British English: /ˌəʊvəhˈɜːd/ (ohv-uhh-ꞫD). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˈhɝːd/ (OHV-ur-HURD). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəhˈɜːd/ (ohv-uhh-ꞫD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˈhɝːd/ (OHV-ur-HURD), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəhˈɜːd/ (ohv-uhh-ꞫD).

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/ˈoʊvɝˈhɝːd/

OHV-ur-HURD

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oʊvover·ɝhe·hɝːdard

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