How do you pronounce "edgewise"?

In American English: /ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz/ (EHJ-weyez). In British English: /ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ (EHJW-eyez). In Canadian English: /ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz/ (EHJ-weyez). In Australian English: /ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ (EHJW-eyez).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz/ (EHJ-weyez), while in British English it's /ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ (EHJW-eyez).

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edgewise

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/ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz/

EHJ-weyez

Syllable Breakdown

ɛdʒedge·waɪzwise

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