How do you pronounce "kentucky"?

In American English: /kənˈtʌki/ (kuhn-TUHK-ee). In British English: /kɛntˈɐki/ (kehnt-ⱯK). In Canadian English: /kənˈtʌki/ (kuhn-TUHK-ee). In Australian English: /kɛntˈʌki/ (kehnt-UHK-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kənˈtʌki/ (kuhn-TUHK-ee), while in British English it's /kɛntˈɐki/ (kehnt-ⱯK).

How to Pronounce "kentucky"

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kentucky

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/kənˈtʌki/

kuhn-TUHK-ee

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kənken·tʌktu·icky

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