How do you pronounce "shiny"?

In American English: /ˈʃaɪni/ (SHEYEN-ee). In British English: /ʃˈaɪni/ (SH-eyen). In Canadian English: /ˈʃaɪni/ (SHEYEN-ee). In Australian English: /ʃˈaɪni/ (SH-eyen).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃaɪni/ (SHEYEN-ee), while in British English it's /ʃˈaɪni/ (SH-eyen).

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shiny

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/ˈʃaɪni/

SHEYEN-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ʃaɪnsh·iiny

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