How do you pronounce "tainted"?

In American English: /ˈteɪntɪd/ (TAYNT-id). In British English: /tˈeɪntɪd/ (T-aynt). In Canadian English: /ˈteɪntɪd/ (TAYNT-id). In Australian English: /tˈeɪntɪd/ (T-aynt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈteɪntɪd/ (TAYNT-id), while in British English it's /tˈeɪntɪd/ (T-aynt).

How to Pronounce "tainted"

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tainted

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/ˈteɪntɪd/

TAYNT-id

Syllable Breakdown

teɪnttaint·ɪded

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