How do you pronounce "withheld"?

In American English: /wɪθˈhɛld/ (with-HEHLD). In British English: /wɪðhˈɛld/ (withh-EHLD). In Canadian English: /wɪθˈhɛld/ (with-HEHLD). In Australian English: /wɪðhˈɛld/ (withh-EHLD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /wɪθˈhɛld/ (with-HEHLD), while in British English it's /wɪðhˈɛld/ (withh-EHLD).

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withheld

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/wɪθˈhɛld/

with-HEHLD

Syllable Breakdown

wɪθwith·hɛldheld

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