How do you pronounce "promised"?

In American English: /ˈprɑːməst/ (PRAHM-uhst). In British English: /pɹˈɒmɪst/ (PR-om). In Canadian English: /ˈprɑːməst/ (PRAHM-uhst). In Australian English: /pɹˈɒmɪst/ (PR-om).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɑːməst/ (PRAHM-uhst), while in British English it's /pɹˈɒmɪst/ (PR-om).

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promised

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/ˈprɑːməst/

PRAHM-uhst

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prɑːmprom·əstised

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