How do you pronounce "horny"?

In American English: /ˈhɔrni/ (HAWRN-ee). In British English: /hˈɔːni/ (H-awn). In Canadian English: /ˈhɔrni/ (HAWRN-ee). In Australian English: /hˈɔːni/ (H-awn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɔrni/ (HAWRN-ee), while in British English it's /hˈɔːni/ (H-awn).

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horny

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/ˈhɔrni/

HAWRN-ee

Syllable Breakdown

hɔrnho·irny

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