How do you pronounce "sedate"?

In American English: /sɪˈdeɪt/ (si-DAYT). In British English: /sɪdˈeɪt/ (sid-AYT). In Canadian English: /sɪˈdeɪt/ (si-DAYT). In Australian English: /sɪdˈeɪt/ (sid-AYT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /sɪˈdeɪt/ (si-DAYT), while in British English it's /sɪdˈeɪt/ (sid-AYT).

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sedate

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/sɪˈdeɪt/

si-DAYT

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sɪse·deɪtdate

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