How do you pronounce "shady"?

In American English: /ˈʃeɪdi/ (SHAYD-ee). In British English: /ʃˈeɪdi/ (SH-ayd). In Canadian English: /ˈʃeɪdi/ (SHAYD-ee). In Australian English: /ʃˈeɪdi/ (SH-ayd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃeɪdi/ (SHAYD-ee), while in British English it's /ʃˈeɪdi/ (SH-ayd).

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shady

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/ˈʃeɪdi/

SHAYD-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ʃeɪdsh·iady

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