How do you pronounce "wanted"?

In American English: /ˈwɔntɪd/ (WAWNT-id). In British English: /wˈɒntɪd/ (W-ont). In Canadian English: /ˈwɔntɪd/ (WAWNT-id). In Australian English: /wˈɒntɪd/ (W-ont).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɔntɪd/ (WAWNT-id), while in British English it's /wˈɒntɪd/ (W-ont).

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wanted

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/ˈwɔntɪd/

WAWNT-id

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wɔntwant·ɪded

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