How do you pronounce "paired"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrd/ (PEHRD). In British English: /pˈeəd/ (P-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrd/ (PEHRD). In Australian English: /pˈeəd/ (P-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrd/ (PEHRD), while in British English it's /pˈeəd/ (P-eh).

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paired

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/ˈpɛrd/

PEHRD

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pɛrdpaired

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