How do you pronounce "clumsy"?

In American English: /ˈklʌmzi/ (KLUHMZ-ee). In British English: /klˈʌmzi/ (KL-uhmz). In Canadian English: /ˈklʌmzi/ (KLUHMZ-ee). In Australian English: /klˈʌmzi/ (KL-uhmz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklʌmzi/ (KLUHMZ-ee), while in British English it's /klˈʌmzi/ (KL-uhmz).

How to Pronounce "clumsy"

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clumsy

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/ˈklʌmzi/

KLUHMZ-ee

Syllable Breakdown

klʌmzclum·isy

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