How do you pronounce "puppy"?

In American English: /ˈpʌpi/ (PUHP-ee). In British English: /pˈɐpi/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpʌpi/ (PUHP-ee). In Australian English: /pˈʌpi/ (P-uhp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpʌpi/ (PUHP-ee), while in British English it's /pˈɐpi/ (P).

How to Pronounce "puppy"

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puppy

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/ˈpʌpi/

PUHP-ee

Syllable Breakdown

pʌppup·ipy

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