How do you pronounce "greasy"?

In American English: /ˈgriːsi/ (GREES-ee). In British English: /ɡɹˈiːzi/ (GR-eez). In Canadian English: /ˈgriːsi/ (GREES-ee). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈiːzi/ (GR-eez).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgriːsi/ (GREES-ee), while in British English it's /ɡɹˈiːzi/ (GR-eez).

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greasy

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/ˈgriːsi/

GREES-ee

Syllable Breakdown

griːsgre·iasy

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