How do you pronounce "shadowy"?

In American English: /ˈʃædoʊi/ (SHAD-oh-ee). In British English: /ʃˈadəʊi/ (SH-ad). In Canadian English: /ˈʃædoʊi/ (SHAD-oh-ee). In Australian English: /ʃˈadəʊi/ (SH-ad).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃædoʊi/ (SHAD-oh-ee), while in British English it's /ʃˈadəʊi/ (SH-ad).

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shadowy

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/ˈʃædoʊi/

SHAD-oh-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ʃædsh·oʊad·iowy

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