How do you pronounce "wasted"?

In American English: /ˈweɪstəd/ (WAYST-uhd). In British English: /wˈeɪstɪd/ (W-ayst). In Canadian English: /ˈweɪstəd/ (WAYST-uhd). In Australian English: /wˈeɪstɪd/ (W-ayst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈweɪstəd/ (WAYST-uhd), while in British English it's /wˈeɪstɪd/ (W-ayst).

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wasted

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/ˈweɪstəd/

WAYST-uhd

Syllable Breakdown

weɪstwast·əded

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