How do you pronounce "pruned"?

In American English: /ˈpruːnd/ (PROOND). In British English: /pɹˈuːnd/ (PR). In Canadian English: /ˈpruːnd/ (PROOND). In Australian English: /pɹˈuːnd/ (PR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpruːnd/ (PROOND), while in British English it's /pɹˈuːnd/ (PR).

How to Pronounce "pruned"

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pruned

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/ˈpruːnd/

PROOND

Syllable Breakdown

pruːndpruned

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