How do you pronounce "catchy"?

In American English: /ˈkæˌtʃiː/ (KA-chee). In British English: /kˈatʃi/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkæˌtʃiː/ (KA-chee). In Australian English: /kˈatʃi/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæˌtʃiː/ (KA-chee), while in British English it's /kˈatʃi/ (K).

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catchy

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/ˈkæˌtʃiː/

KA-chee

Syllable Breakdown

kæcat·tʃiːchy

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