How do you pronounce "pigmy"?

In American English: /ˈpɪgmi/ (PIGM-ee). In British English: /pˈɪgmi/ (P-igm). In Canadian English: /ˈpɪgmi/ (PIGM-ee). In Australian English: /pˈɪɡmi/ (P-igm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɪgmi/ (PIGM-ee), while in British English it's /pˈɪgmi/ (P-igm).

How to Pronounce "pigmy"

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pigmy

/ˈpɪgmi/

PIGM-ee

Syllable Breakdown

pɪgmpi·igmy

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