How do you pronounce "adage"?

In American English: /ˈædədʒ/ (AD-uhj). In British English: /ˈædɪdʒ/ (AD-ij). In Canadian English: /ˈædədʒ/ (AD-uhj). In Australian English: /ˈadɪdʒ/ (AD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈædədʒ/ (AD-uhj), while in British English it's /ˈædɪdʒ/ (AD-ij).

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adage

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/ˈædədʒ/

AD-uhj

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ædad·ədʒage

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