How do you pronounce "aegis"?

In American English: /ˈiːdʒəs/ (EEJ-uhs). In British English: /ˈiːdʒɪs/ (EEJ-is). In Canadian English: /ˈiːdʒəs/ (EEJ-uhs). In Australian English: /ˈiːdʒɪs/ (EEJ-is).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈiːdʒəs/ (EEJ-uhs), while in British English it's /ˈiːdʒɪs/ (EEJ-is).

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aegis

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/ˈiːdʒəs/

EEJ-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

iːdʒae·əsgis

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