How do you pronounce "ledger"?

In American English: /ˈlɛdʒɝ/ (LEHJ-ur). In British English: /lˈɛdʒə/ (L-ehj). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛdʒɝ/ (LEHJ-ur). In Australian English: /lˈɛdʒə/ (L-ehj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛdʒɝ/ (LEHJ-ur), while in British English it's /lˈɛdʒə/ (L-ehj).

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ledger

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/ˈlɛdʒɝ/

LEHJ-ur

Syllable Breakdown

lɛdʒled·ɝger

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