How do you pronounce "wages"?

In American English: /ˈweɪdʒəz/ (WAYJ-uhz). In British English: /wˈeɪdʒɪz/ (W-ayj). In Canadian English: /ˈweɪdʒəz/ (WAYJ-uhz). In Australian English: /wˈeɪdʒɪz/ (W-ayj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈweɪdʒəz/ (WAYJ-uhz), while in British English it's /wˈeɪdʒɪz/ (W-ayj).

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wages

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/ˈweɪdʒəz/

WAYJ-uhz

Syllable Breakdown

weɪdʒwa·əzges

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