How do you pronounce "scared"?

In American English: /ˈskɛrd/ (SKEHRD). In British English: /skˈɛəd/ (SK-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈskɛrd/ (SKEHRD). In Australian English: /skˈeəd/ (SK-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɛrd/ (SKEHRD), while in British English it's /skˈɛəd/ (SK-eh).

How to Pronounce "scared"

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scared

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/ˈskɛrd/

SKEHRD

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skɛrdscared

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