How do you pronounce "giddy"?

In American English: /ˈgɪdi/ (GID-ee). In British English: /ɡˈɪdi/ (G-id). In Canadian English: /ˈgɪdi/ (GID-ee). In Australian English: /ɡˈɪdi/ (G-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɪdi/ (GID-ee), while in British English it's /ɡˈɪdi/ (G-id).

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giddy

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/ˈgɪdi/

GID-ee

Syllable Breakdown

gɪdgid·idy

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