How do you pronounce "scanty"?

In American English: /ˈskænti/ (SKANT-ee). In British English: /skˈanti/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskænti/ (SKANT-ee). In Australian English: /skˈanti/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskænti/ (SKANT-ee), while in British English it's /skˈanti/ (SK).

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scanty

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/ˈskænti/

SKANT-ee

Syllable Breakdown

skæntsca·inty

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