How do you pronounce "ladies"?

In American English: /ˈleɪdiːz/ (LAYD-eez). In British English: /lˈeɪdiz/ (L-ayd). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪdiːz/ (LAYD-eez). In Australian English: /lˈeɪdiz/ (L-ayd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪdiːz/ (LAYD-eez), while in British English it's /lˈeɪdiz/ (L-ayd).

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ladies

/ˈleɪdiːz/

LAYD-eez

Syllable Breakdown

leɪdlad·iːzies

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