How do you pronounce "edgar"?

In American English: /ˈɛdgɝ/ (EHDG-ur). In British English: /ˈɛdgə/ (EHDG-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɛdgɝ/ (EHDG-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɛdɡə/ (EHDG-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛdgɝ/ (EHDG-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɛdgə/ (EHDG-uh).

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edgar

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/ˈɛdgɝ/

EHDG-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɛdged·ɝgar

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