How do you pronounce "sedately"?

In American English: /sɪˈdeɪtli/ (si-DAYTL-ee). In British English: /sɪdˈeɪtli/ (sid-AYTL-ee). In Canadian English: /sɪˈdeɪtli/ (si-DAYTL-ee). In Australian English: /sɪdˈeɪtli/ (sid-AYTL-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /sɪˈdeɪtli/ (si-DAYTL-ee), while in British English it's /sɪdˈeɪtli/ (sid-AYTL-ee).

How to Pronounce "sedately"

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sedately

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/sɪˈdeɪtli/

si-DAYTL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sɪse·deɪtldate·ily

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