How do you pronounce "drowsy"?

In American English: /ˈdraʊzi/ (DROWZ-ee). In British English: /dɹˈaʊsi/ (DR-ows). In Canadian English: /ˈdraʊzi/ (DROWZ-ee). In Australian English: /dɹˈaʊsi/ (DR-ows).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdraʊzi/ (DROWZ-ee), while in British English it's /dɹˈaʊsi/ (DR-ows).

How to Pronounce "drowsy"

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drowsy

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/ˈdraʊzi/

DROWZ-ee

Syllable Breakdown

draʊzdro·iwsy

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