How do you pronounce "reggae"?

In American English: /ˈrɛˌgeɪ/ (REH-gay). In British English: /ɹˈɛgˌeɪ/ (R-ehg). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛˌgeɪ/ (REH-gay). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛɡiː/ (R-ehg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛˌgeɪ/ (REH-gay), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛgˌeɪ/ (R-ehg).

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reggae

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/ˈrɛˌgeɪ/

REH-gay

Syllable Breakdown

rɛreg·geɪgae

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