How do you pronounce "hungry"?

In American English: /ˈhʌŋgri/ (HUHNGGR-ee). In British English: /hˈɐŋgɹi/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhʌŋgri/ (HUHNGGR-ee). In Australian English: /hˈʌŋɡɹi/ (H-uhnggr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhʌŋgri/ (HUHNGGR-ee), while in British English it's /hˈɐŋgɹi/ (H).

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hungry

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/ˈhʌŋgri/

HUHNGGR-ee

Syllable Breakdown

hʌŋgrhun·igry

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