How do you pronounce "naughty"?

In American English: /ˈnɔti/ (NAWT-ee). In British English: /nˈɔːti/ (N-awt). In Canadian English: /ˈnɔti/ (NAWT-ee). In Australian English: /nˈɔːti/ (N-awt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɔti/ (NAWT-ee), while in British English it's /nˈɔːti/ (N-awt).

How to Pronounce "naughty"

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naughty

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/ˈnɔti/

NAWT-ee

Syllable Breakdown

nɔtnau·ighty

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