How do you pronounce "grumpy"?

In American English: /ˈgrʌmpi/ (GRUHMP-ee). In British English: /gɹˈɐmpi/ (GR). In Canadian English: /ˈgrʌmpi/ (GRUHMP-ee). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈʌmpi/ (GR-uhmp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgrʌmpi/ (GRUHMP-ee), while in British English it's /gɹˈɐmpi/ (GR).

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grumpy

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/ˈgrʌmpi/

GRUHMP-ee

Syllable Breakdown

grʌmpgru·impy

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