How do you pronounce "oedipus"?

In American English: /ˈɛdɪpəs/ (EHD-ip-uhs). In British English: /ˈiːdɪpəs/ (EED-ip-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈɛdɪpəs/ (EHD-ip-uhs). In Australian English: /ˈiːdɪpəs/ (EED-ip-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛdɪpəs/ (EHD-ip-uhs), while in British English it's /ˈiːdɪpəs/ (EED-ip-uhs).

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oedipus

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/ˈɛdɪpəs/

EHD-ip-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

ɛdoe·ɪpdi·əspus

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