How do you pronounce "tethered"?

In American English: /ˈtɛðɝd/ (TEHTH-urd). In British English: /tˈɛðəd/ (T-ehth). In Canadian English: /ˈtɛðɝd/ (TEHTH-urd). In Australian English: /tˈɛðəd/ (T-ehth).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɛðɝd/ (TEHTH-urd), while in British English it's /tˈɛðəd/ (T-ehth).

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tethered

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/ˈtɛðɝd/

TEHTH-urd

Syllable Breakdown

tɛðteth·ɝdered

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