How do you pronounce "plead"?

In American English: /ˈpliːd/ (PLEED). In British English: /plˈiːd/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈpliːd/ (PLEED). In Australian English: /plˈiːd/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpliːd/ (PLEED), while in British English it's /plˈiːd/ (PL).

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plead

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/ˈpliːd/

PLEED

Syllable Breakdown

pliːdplead

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