How do you pronounce "peppered"?

In American English: /ˈpɛpɝd/ (PEHP-urd). In British English: /pˈɛpəd/ (P-ehp). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛpɝd/ (PEHP-urd). In Australian English: /pˈɛpəd/ (P-ehp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛpɝd/ (PEHP-urd), while in British English it's /pˈɛpəd/ (P-ehp).

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peppered

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/ˈpɛpɝd/

PEHP-urd

Syllable Breakdown

pɛppep·ɝdpered

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