How do you pronounce "tended"?

In American English: /ˈtɛndəd/ (TEHND-uhd). In British English: /tˈɛndɪd/ (T-ehnd). In Canadian English: /ˈtɛndəd/ (TEHND-uhd). In Australian English: /tˈɛndɪd/ (T-ehnd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɛndəd/ (TEHND-uhd), while in British English it's /tˈɛndɪd/ (T-ehnd).

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tended

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/ˈtɛndəd/

TEHND-uhd

Syllable Breakdown

tɛndtend·əded

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