How do you pronounce "edifying"?

In American English: /ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋ/ (EHD-uh-feye-ing). In British English: /ˈɛdɪfˌaɪɪŋ/ (EHD-if-eye-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋ/ (EHD-uh-feye-ing). In Australian English: /ˈɛdɪfˌaɪɪŋ/ (EHD-if-eye-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋ/ (EHD-uh-feye-ing), while in British English it's /ˈɛdɪfˌaɪɪŋ/ (EHD-if-eye-ing).

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edifying

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/ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋ/

EHD-uh-feye-ing

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ɛded·əi·faɪfy·ɪŋing

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