How do you pronounce "getaway"?

In American English: /ˈgɛtəˌweɪ/ (GEHT-uh-way). In British English: /ɡˈɛtəwˌeɪ/ (G-eht-uhw). In Canadian English: /ˈgɛtəˌweɪ/ (GEHT-uh-way). In Australian English: /ɡˈɛtəwˌeɪ/ (G-eht-uhw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɛtəˌweɪ/ (GEHT-uh-way), while in British English it's /ɡˈɛtəwˌeɪ/ (G-eht-uhw).

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getaway

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/ˈgɛtəˌweɪ/

GEHT-uh-way

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gɛtget·əaw·weɪay

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