How do you pronounce "sissy"?

In American English: /ˈsɪsi/ (SIS-ee). In British English: /sˈɪsi/ (S-is). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪsi/ (SIS-ee). In Australian English: /sˈɪsi/ (S-is).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪsi/ (SIS-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɪsi/ (S-is).

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sissy

/ˈsɪsi/

SIS-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sɪssis·isy

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