How do you pronounce "grubby"?

In American English: /ˈgrʌbi/ (GRUHB-ee). In British English: /ɡɹˈʌbi/ (GR-uhb). In Canadian English: /ˈgrʌbi/ (GRUHB-ee). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈʌbi/ (GR-uhb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgrʌbi/ (GRUHB-ee), while in British English it's /ɡɹˈʌbi/ (GR-uhb).

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grubby

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/ˈgrʌbi/

GRUHB-ee

Syllable Breakdown

grʌbgrub·iby

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