How do you pronounce "sprained"?

In American English: /ˈspreɪnd/ (SPRAYND). In British English: /spɹˈeɪnd/ (SPR). In Canadian English: /ˈspreɪnd/ (SPRAYND). In Australian English: /spɹˈeɪnd/ (SPR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspreɪnd/ (SPRAYND), while in British English it's /spɹˈeɪnd/ (SPR).

How to Pronounce "sprained"

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sprained

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/ˈspreɪnd/

SPRAYND

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spreɪndsprained

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