How do you pronounce "odyssey"?

In American English: /ˈɑːdəsi/ (AHD-uhs-ee). In British English: /ˈɒdɪsi/ (OD-is-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːdəsi/ (AHD-uhs-ee). In Australian English: /ˈɒdɪsi/ (OD-is-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːdəsi/ (AHD-uhs-ee), while in British English it's /ˈɒdɪsi/ (OD-is-ee).

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odyssey

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/ˈɑːdəsi/

AHD-uhs-ee

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ɑːdody·əsss·iey

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