How do you pronounce "stared"?

In American English: /ˈstɛrd/ (STEHRD). In British English: /stˈɛəd/ (ST-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈstɛrd/ (STEHRD). In Australian English: /stˈeəd/ (ST-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɛrd/ (STEHRD), while in British English it's /stˈɛəd/ (ST-eh).

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stared

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/ˈstɛrd/

STEHRD

Syllable Breakdown

stɛrdstared

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