How do you pronounce "paddies"?

In American English: /ˈpædiːz/ (PAD-eez). In British English: /pˈadɪz/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpædiːz/ (PAD-eez). In Australian English: /pˈadɪz/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpædiːz/ (PAD-eez), while in British English it's /pˈadɪz/ (P).

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paddies

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/ˈpædiːz/

PAD-eez

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pædpad·iːzdies

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