How do you pronounce "scruffy"?

In American English: /ˈskrʌfi/ (SKRUHF-ee). In British English: /skɹˈɐfi/ (SKR). In Canadian English: /ˈskrʌfi/ (SKRUHF-ee). In Australian English: /skɹˈʌfi/ (SKR-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskrʌfi/ (SKRUHF-ee), while in British English it's /skɹˈɐfi/ (SKR).

How to Pronounce "scruffy"

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scruffy

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/ˈskrʌfi/

SKRUHF-ee

Syllable Breakdown

skrʌfscr·iuffy

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