How do you pronounce "lefty"?

In American English: /ˈlɛfti/ (LEHFT-ee). In British English: /lˈɛfti/ (L-ehft). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛfti/ (LEHFT-ee). In Australian English: /lˈɛfti/ (L-ehft).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛfti/ (LEHFT-ee), while in British English it's /lˈɛfti/ (L-ehft).

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lefty

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/ˈlɛfti/

LEHFT-ee

Syllable Breakdown

lɛftle·ifty

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