How do you pronounce "shouldered"?

In American English: /ˈʃoʊldɝd/ (SHOHLD-urd). In British English: /ʃˈəʊldəd/ (SH-ohld). In Canadian English: /ˈʃoʊldɝd/ (SHOHLD-urd). In Australian English: /ʃˈəʊldəd/ (SH-ohld).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃoʊldɝd/ (SHOHLD-urd), while in British English it's /ʃˈəʊldəd/ (SH-ohld).

How to Pronounce "shouldered"

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shouldered

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/ˈʃoʊldɝd/

SHOHLD-urd

Syllable Breakdown

ʃoʊldshoul·ɝddered

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