How do you pronounce "lady"?

In American English: /ˈleɪdi/ (LAYD-ee). In British English: /lˈeɪdi/ (L-ayd). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪdi/ (LAYD-ee). In Australian English: /lˈeɪdi/ (L-ayd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪdi/ (LAYD-ee), while in British English it's /lˈeɪdi/ (L-ayd).

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lady

/ˈleɪdi/

LAYD-ee

Syllable Breakdown

leɪdla·idy

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