How do you pronounce "guilty"?

In American English: /ˈgɪlti/ (GILT-ee). In British English: /gˈɪlti/ (G-ilt). In Canadian English: /ˈgɪlti/ (GILT-ee). In Australian English: /ɡˈɪlti/ (G-ilt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɪlti/ (GILT-ee), while in British English it's /gˈɪlti/ (G-ilt).

How to Pronounce "guilty"

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guilty

/ˈgɪlti/

GILT-ee

Syllable Breakdown

gɪltgui·ilty

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