How do you pronounce "heavy"?

In American English: /ˈhɛvi/ (HEHV-ee). In British English: /hˈɛvi/ (H-ehv). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛvi/ (HEHV-ee). In Australian English: /hˈɛvi/ (H-ehv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛvi/ (HEHV-ee), while in British English it's /hˈɛvi/ (H-ehv).

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heavy

/ˈhɛvi/

HEHV-ee

Syllable Breakdown

hɛvhe·iavy

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