How do you pronounce "pleaded"?

In American English: /ˈpliːdəd/ (PLEED-uhd). In British English: /plˈiːdɪd/ (PL-eed). In Canadian English: /ˈpliːdəd/ (PLEED-uhd). In Australian English: /plˈiːdɪd/ (PL-eed).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpliːdəd/ (PLEED-uhd), while in British English it's /plˈiːdɪd/ (PL-eed).

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pleaded

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/ˈpliːdəd/

PLEED-uhd

Syllable Breakdown

pliːdplead·əded

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