How do you pronounce "shifty"?

In American English: /ˈʃɪfti/ (SHIFT-ee). In British English: /ʃˈɪfti/ (SH-ift). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɪfti/ (SHIFT-ee). In Australian English: /ʃˈɪfti/ (SH-ift).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɪfti/ (SHIFT-ee), while in British English it's /ʃˈɪfti/ (SH-ift).

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shifty

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/ˈʃɪfti/

SHIFT-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɪftshi·ifty

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