How do you pronounce "steady"?

In American English: /ˈstɛdi/ (STEHD-ee). In British English: /stˈɛdi/ (ST-ehd). In Canadian English: /ˈstɛdi/ (STEHD-ee). In Australian English: /stˈɛdi/ (ST-ehd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɛdi/ (STEHD-ee), while in British English it's /stˈɛdi/ (ST-ehd).

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steady

/ˈstɛdi/

STEHD-ee

Syllable Breakdown

stɛdste·iady

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