How do you pronounce "lazy"?

In American English: /ˈleɪzi/ (LAYZ-ee). In British English: /lˈeɪzi/ (L-ayz). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪzi/ (LAYZ-ee). In Australian English: /lˈeɪzi/ (L-ayz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪzi/ (LAYZ-ee), while in British English it's /lˈeɪzi/ (L-ayz).

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lazy

/ˈleɪzi/

LAYZ-ee

Syllable Breakdown

leɪzla·izy

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