How do you pronounce "corny"?

In American English: /ˈkɔrni/ (KAWRN-ee). In British English: /kˈɔːni/ (K-awn). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔrni/ (KAWRN-ee). In Australian English: /kˈɔːni/ (K-awn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔrni/ (KAWRN-ee), while in British English it's /kˈɔːni/ (K-awn).

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corny

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/ˈkɔrni/

KAWRN-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kɔrnco·irny

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