How do you pronounce "shabby"?

In American English: /ˈʃæbi/ (SHAB-ee). In British English: /ʃˈabi/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃæbi/ (SHAB-ee). In Australian English: /ʃˈabi/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃæbi/ (SHAB-ee), while in British English it's /ʃˈabi/ (SH).

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shabby

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/ˈʃæbi/

SHAB-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ʃæbshab·iby

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