How do you pronounce "retained"?

In American English: /rɪˈteɪnd/ (ri-TAYND). In British English: /ɹɪtˈeɪnd/ (rit-AYND). In Canadian English: /rɪˈteɪnd/ (ri-TAYND). In Australian English: /ɹɪtˈeɪnd/ (rit-AYND).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈteɪnd/ (ri-TAYND), while in British English it's /ɹɪtˈeɪnd/ (rit-AYND).

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retained

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/rɪˈteɪnd/

ri-TAYND

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rɪre·teɪndtained

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