How do you pronounce "milky"?

In American English: /ˈmɪlki/ (MILK-ee). In British English: /mˈɪlki/ (M-ilk). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪlki/ (MILK-ee). In Australian English: /mˈɪlki/ (M-ilk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪlki/ (MILK-ee), while in British English it's /mˈɪlki/ (M-ilk).

How to Pronounce "milky"

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milky

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/ˈmɪlki/

MILK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

mɪlkmi·ilky

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