How do you pronounce "heyday"?

In American English: /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/ (HAY-day). In British English: /hˈeɪdeɪ/ (H-ayd). In Canadian English: /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/ (HAY-day). In Australian English: /hˈeɪdeɪ/ (H-ayd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/ (HAY-day), while in British English it's /hˈeɪdeɪ/ (H-ayd).

How to Pronounce "heyday"

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heyday

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/ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

HAY-day

Syllable Breakdown

heɪhey·deɪday

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