How do you pronounce "watched"?

In American English: /ˈwɑːtʃt/ (WAHCHT). In British English: /wˈɒtʃt/ (W). In Canadian English: /ˈwɑːtʃt/ (WAHCHT). In Australian English: /wˈɒtʃt/ (W).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɑːtʃt/ (WAHCHT), while in British English it's /wˈɒtʃt/ (W).

How to Pronounce "watched"

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watched

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/ˈwɑːtʃt/

WAHCHT

Syllable Breakdown

wɑːtʃtwatched

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