How do you pronounce "spicy"?

In American English: /ˈspaɪsi/ (SPEYES-ee). In British English: /spˈaɪsi/ (SP-eyes). In Canadian English: /ˈspʌɪsi/ (SPUH-is-ee). In Australian English: /spˈaɪsi/ (SP-eyes).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspaɪsi/ (SPEYES-ee), while in British English it's /spˈaɪsi/ (SP-eyes).

How to Pronounce "spicy"

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spicy

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/ˈspaɪsi/

SPEYES-ee

Syllable Breakdown

spaɪssp·iicy

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