How do you pronounce "galaxy"?

In American English: /ˈgæləksi/ (GAL-uhks-ee). In British English: /gˈæləksi/ (G-al-uhks). In Canadian English: /ˈgæləksi/ (GAL-uhks-ee). In Australian English: /ɡˈalɐksi/ (G).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgæləksi/ (GAL-uhks-ee), while in British English it's /gˈæləksi/ (G-al-uhks).

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/ˈgæləksi/

GAL-uhks-ee

Syllable Breakdown

gælg·əksal·iaxy

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