How do you pronounce "reacted"?

In American English: /riːˈæktəd/ (ree-AKT-uhd). In British English: /ɹɪˈaktɪd/ (ri-AKT). In Canadian English: /riːˈæktəd/ (ree-AKT-uhd). In Australian English: /ɹɪˈaktɪd/ (ri-AKT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /riːˈæktəd/ (ree-AKT-uhd), while in British English it's /ɹɪˈaktɪd/ (ri-AKT).

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reacted

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/riːˈæktəd/

ree-AKT-uhd

Syllable Breakdown

riːre·æktact·əded

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