How do you pronounce "sheltered"?

In American English: /ˈʃɛltɝd/ (SHEHLT-urd). In British English: /ʃˈɛltəd/ (SH-ehlt). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɛltɝd/ (SHEHLT-urd). In Australian English: /ʃˈɛltəd/ (SH-ehlt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɛltɝd/ (SHEHLT-urd), while in British English it's /ʃˈɛltəd/ (SH-ehlt).

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sheltered

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/ˈʃɛltɝd/

SHEHLT-urd

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɛltshel·ɝdtered

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