How do you pronounce "plagued"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪgd/ (PLAYGD). In British English: /plˈeɪɡd/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪgd/ (PLAYGD). In Australian English: /plˈeɪɡd/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪgd/ (PLAYGD), while in British English it's /plˈeɪɡd/ (PL).

How to Pronounce "plagued"

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plagued

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/ˈpleɪgd/

PLAYGD

Syllable Breakdown

pleɪgdplagued

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