How do you pronounce "hairy"?

In American English: /ˈhɛri/ (HEHR-ee). In British English: /hˈɛəɹi/ (H-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛri/ (HEHR-ee). In Australian English: /hˈeəɹi/ (H-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛri/ (HEHR-ee), while in British English it's /hˈɛəɹi/ (H-eh-uhr).

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hairy

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/ˈhɛri/

HEHR-ee

Syllable Breakdown

hɛrha·iiry

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