How do you pronounce "pondered"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːndɝd/ (PAHND-urd). In British English: /pˈɒndəd/ (P-ond). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːndɝd/ (PAHND-urd). In Australian English: /pˈɒndəd/ (P-ond).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːndɝd/ (PAHND-urd), while in British English it's /pˈɒndəd/ (P-ond).

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pondered

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/ˈpɑːndɝd/

PAHND-urd

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pɑːndpon·ɝddered

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