How do you pronounce "sedative"?

In American English: /ˈsɛdətɪv/ (SEHD-uht-iv). In British English: /sˈɛdətˌɪv/ (S-ehd-uht). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛdətɪv/ (SEHD-uht-iv). In Australian English: /sˈɛdətˌɪv/ (S-ehd-uht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛdətɪv/ (SEHD-uht-iv), while in British English it's /sˈɛdətˌɪv/ (S-ehd-uht).

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sedative

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/ˈsɛdətɪv/

SEHD-uht-iv

Syllable Breakdown

sɛdse·ətda·ɪvtive

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