How do you pronounce "funny"?

In American English: /ˈfʌni/ (FUHN-ee). In British English: /fˈɐni/ (F). In Canadian English: /ˈfʌni/ (FUHN-ee). In Australian English: /fˈʌni/ (F-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfʌni/ (FUHN-ee), while in British English it's /fˈɐni/ (F).

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funny

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/ˈfʌni/

FUHN-ee

Syllable Breakdown

fʌnfun·iny

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