How do you pronounce "atrophy"?

In American English: /ˈætrəfi/ (ATR-uhf-ee). In British English: /ˈatɹəfi/ (ATR-uhf). In Canadian English: /ˈætrəfi/ (ATR-uhf-ee). In Australian English: /ˈatɹəfi/ (ATR-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈætrəfi/ (ATR-uhf-ee), while in British English it's /ˈatɹəfi/ (ATR-uhf).

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atrophy

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/ˈætrəfi/

ATR-uhf-ee

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ætrat·əfro·iphy

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