How do you pronounce "sanitary"?

In American English: /ˈsænɪˌtɛri/ (SAN-i-tehr-ee). In British English: /sˈanɪtəɹi/ (S-an-it). In Canadian English: /ˈsænɪˌtɛri/ (SAN-i-tehr-ee). In Australian English: /sˈanɪtəɹi/ (S-an-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsænɪˌtɛri/ (SAN-i-tehr-ee), while in British English it's /sˈanɪtəɹi/ (S-an-it).

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/ˈsænɪˌtɛri/

SAN-i-tehr-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sænsan·ɪi·tɛrta·iry

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