How do you pronounce "silky"?

In American English: /ˈsɪlki/ (SILK-ee). In British English: /sˈɪlki/ (S-ilk). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪlki/ (SILK-ee). In Australian English: /sˈɪlki/ (S-ilk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪlki/ (SILK-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɪlki/ (S-ilk).

How to Pronounce "silky"

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silky

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/ˈsɪlki/

SILK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sɪlksi·ilky

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