How do you pronounce "granny"?

In American English: /ˈgræni/ (GRAN-ee). In British English: /gɹˈæni/ (GR-an). In Canadian English: /ˈgræni/ (GRAN-ee). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈani/ (GR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgræni/ (GRAN-ee), while in British English it's /gɹˈæni/ (GR-an).

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granny

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/ˈgræni/

GRAN-ee

Syllable Breakdown

grængra·inny

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