How do you pronounce "dummy"?

In American English: /ˈdʌmi/ (DUHM-ee). In British English: /dˈɐmi/ (D). In Canadian English: /ˈdʌmi/ (DUHM-ee). In Australian English: /dˈʌmi/ (D-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʌmi/ (DUHM-ee), while in British English it's /dˈɐmi/ (D).

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dummy

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/ˈdʌmi/

DUHM-ee

Syllable Breakdown

dʌmdum·imy

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