How do you pronounce "pointed"?

In American English: /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ (POYNT-id). In British English: /pˈɔɪntɪd/ (P-oynt). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ (POYNT-id). In Australian English: /pˈɔɪntɪd/ (P-oynt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ (POYNT-id), while in British English it's /pˈɔɪntɪd/ (P-oynt).

How to Pronounce "pointed"

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pointed

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

POYNT-id

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pɔɪntpoint·ɪded

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