How do you pronounce "oedipal"?

In American English: /ˈɛdəpəl/ (EHD-uhp-uhl). In British English: /ˈiːdɪpəl/ (EED-ip-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈɛdəpəl/ (EHD-uhp-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈiːdɪpəl/ (EED-ip-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛdəpəl/ (EHD-uhp-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈiːdɪpəl/ (EED-ip-uhl).

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oedipal

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/ˈɛdəpəl/

EHD-uhp-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɛdoe·əpdi·əlpal

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