How do you pronounce "placid"?

In American English: /ˈplæsəd/ (PLAS-uhd). In British English: /plˈasɪd/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈplæsəd/ (PLAS-uhd). In Australian English: /plˈasɪd/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplæsəd/ (PLAS-uhd), while in British English it's /plˈasɪd/ (PL).

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placid

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/ˈplæsəd/

PLAS-uhd

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plæspla·ədcid

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