How do you pronounce "x-ray"?

In American English: /ˈɛksˌreɪ/ (EHKS-ray). In British English: /ˈɛksɹˌeɪ/ (EHKSR-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈɛksˌreɪ/ (EHKS-ray). In Australian English: /ˈɛksɹˈeɪ/ (EHKSR-AY).

Is "x-ray" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛksˌreɪ/ (EHKS-ray), while in British English it's /ˈɛksɹˌeɪ/ (EHKSR-ay).

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x-ray

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/ˈɛksˌreɪ/

EHKS-ray

Syllable Breakdown

ɛksx·reɪray

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