How do you pronounce "sexy"?

In American English: /ˈsɛksi/ (SEHKS-ee). In British English: /sˈɛksi/ (S-ehks). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛksi/ (SEHKS-ee). In Australian English: /sˈɛksi/ (S-ehks).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛksi/ (SEHKS-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɛksi/ (S-ehks).

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sexy

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/ˈsɛksi/

SEHKS-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sɛksse·ixy

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