How do you pronounce "navy"?

In American English: /ˈneɪvi/ (NAYV-ee). In British English: /nˈeɪvi/ (N-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˈneɪvi/ (NAYV-ee). In Australian English: /nˈeɪvi/ (N-ayv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈneɪvi/ (NAYV-ee), while in British English it's /nˈeɪvi/ (N-ayv).

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navy

/ˈneɪvi/

NAYV-ee

Syllable Breakdown

neɪvna·ivy

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