How do you pronounce "sniffed"?

In American English: /ˈsnɪft/ (SNIFT). In British English: /snˈɪft/ (SN). In Canadian English: /ˈsnɪft/ (SNIFT). In Australian English: /snˈɪft/ (SN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsnɪft/ (SNIFT), while in British English it's /snˈɪft/ (SN).

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sniffed

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/ˈsnɪft/

SNIFT

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snɪftsniffed

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