How do you pronounce "brainy"?

In American English: /ˈbreɪni/ (BRAYN-ee). In British English: /bɹˈeɪni/ (BR-ayn). In Canadian English: /ˈbreɪni/ (BRAYN-ee). In Australian English: /bɹˈeɪni/ (BR-ayn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbreɪni/ (BRAYN-ee), while in British English it's /bɹˈeɪni/ (BR-ayn).

How to Pronounce "brainy"

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brainy

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/ˈbreɪni/

BRAYN-ee

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breɪnbra·iiny

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