How do you pronounce "subdued"?

In American English: /səbˈduːd/ (suhb-DOOD). In British English: /sʌbdjˈuːd/ (suhbdy-OOD). In Canadian English: /səbˈduːd/ (suhb-DOOD). In Australian English: /sʌbdjˈuːd/ (suhbdy-OOD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /səbˈduːd/ (suhb-DOOD), while in British English it's /sʌbdjˈuːd/ (suhbdy-OOD).

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subdued

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/səbˈduːd/

suhb-DOOD

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səbsub·duːddued

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