How do you pronounce "husky"?

In American English: /ˈhʌski/ (HUHSK-ee). In British English: /hˈɐski/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhʌski/ (HUHSK-ee). In Australian English: /hˈʌski/ (H-uhsk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhʌski/ (HUHSK-ee), while in British English it's /hˈɐski/ (H).

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husky

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/ˈhʌski/

HUHSK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

hʌskhu·isky

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