How do you pronounce "drafty"?

In American English: /ˈdræfti/ (DRAFT-ee). In British English: /dɹˈafti/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdræfti/ (DRAFT-ee). In Australian English: /dɹˈafti/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdræfti/ (DRAFT-ee), while in British English it's /dɹˈafti/ (DR).

How to Pronounce "drafty"

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drafty

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/ˈdræfti/

DRAFT-ee

Syllable Breakdown

dræftdra·ifty

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