How do you pronounce "medicaid"?

In American English: /ˈmɛdəˌkeɪd/ (MEHD-uh-kayd). In British English: /mˈɛdɪkˌeɪd/ (M-ehd-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛdəˌkeɪd/ (MEHD-uh-kayd). In Australian English: /mˈɛdɪkˌeɪd/ (M-ehd-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛdəˌkeɪd/ (MEHD-uh-kayd), while in British English it's /mˈɛdɪkˌeɪd/ (M-ehd-ik).

How to Pronounce "medicaid"

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medicaid

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/ˈmɛdəˌkeɪd/

MEHD-uh-kayd

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mɛdmed·əic·keɪdaid

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