How do you pronounce "nippy"?

In American English: /ˈnɪpi/ (NIP-ee). In British English: /nˈɪpi/ (N-ip). In Canadian English: /ˈnɪpi/ (NIP-ee). In Australian English: /nˈɪpi/ (N-ip).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɪpi/ (NIP-ee), while in British English it's /nˈɪpi/ (N-ip).

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nippy

/ˈnɪpi/

NIP-ee

Syllable Breakdown

nɪpnip·ipy

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