How do you pronounce "yiddish"?

In American English: /ˈjɪdɪʃ/ (YID-ish). In British English: /jˈɪdɪʃ/ (Y-id). In Canadian English: /ˈjɪdɪʃ/ (YID-ish). In Australian English: /jˈɪdɪʃ/ (Y-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjɪdɪʃ/ (YID-ish), while in British English it's /jˈɪdɪʃ/ (Y-id).

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yiddish

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/ˈjɪdɪʃ/

YID-ish

Syllable Breakdown

jɪdyid·ɪʃdish

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