How do you pronounce "shielded"?

In American English: /ˈʃiːldɪd/ (SHEELD-id). In British English: /ʃˈiːldɪd/ (SH-eeld). In Canadian English: /ˈʃiːldɪd/ (SHEELD-id). In Australian English: /ʃˈiːldɪd/ (SH-eeld).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃiːldɪd/ (SHEELD-id), while in British English it's /ʃˈiːldɪd/ (SH-eeld).

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shielded

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/ˈʃiːldɪd/

SHEELD-id

Syllable Breakdown

ʃiːldshield·ɪded

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