How do you pronounce "hedges"?

In American English: /ˈhɛdʒɪz/ (HEHJ-iz). In British English: /hˈɛdʒɪz/ (H-ehj). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛdʒɪz/ (HEHJ-iz). In Australian English: /hˈɛdʒɪz/ (H-ehj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛdʒɪz/ (HEHJ-iz), while in British English it's /hˈɛdʒɪz/ (H-ehj).

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hedges

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/ˈhɛdʒɪz/

HEHJ-iz

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hɛdʒhed·ɪzges

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