How do you pronounce "scalded"?

In American English: /ˈskɔldɪd/ (SKAWLD-id). In British English: /skˈɒldɪd/ (SK-old). In Canadian English: /ˈskɔldɪd/ (SKAWLD-id). In Australian English: /skˈɒldɪd/ (SK-old).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɔldɪd/ (SKAWLD-id), while in British English it's /skˈɒldɪd/ (SK-old).

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scalded

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/ˈskɔldɪd/

SKAWLD-id

Syllable Breakdown

skɔldscald·ɪded

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