How do you pronounce "safety"?

In American English: /ˈseɪfti/ (SAYFT-ee). In British English: /sˈeɪfti/ (S-ayft). In Canadian English: /ˈseɪfti/ (SAYFT-ee). In Australian English: /sˈeɪfti/ (S-ayft).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈseɪfti/ (SAYFT-ee), while in British English it's /sˈeɪfti/ (S-ayft).

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safety

/ˈseɪfti/

SAYFT-ee

Syllable Breakdown

seɪftsafe·ity

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