How do you pronounce "skinny"?

In American English: /ˈskɪni/ (SKIN-ee). In British English: /skˈɪni/ (SK-in). In Canadian English: /ˈskɪni/ (SKIN-ee). In Australian English: /skˈɪni/ (SK-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɪni/ (SKIN-ee), while in British English it's /skˈɪni/ (SK-in).

How to Pronounce "skinny"

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skinny

/ˈskɪni/

SKIN-ee

Syllable Breakdown

skɪnskin·iny

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