How do you pronounce "spotty"?

In American English: /ˈspɑːti/ (SPAHT-ee). In British English: /spˈɒti/ (SP-ot). In Canadian English: /ˈspɑːti/ (SPAHT-ee). In Australian English: /spˈɒti/ (SP-ot).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɑːti/ (SPAHT-ee), while in British English it's /spˈɒti/ (SP-ot).

How to Pronounce "spotty"

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spotty

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/ˈspɑːti/

SPAHT-ee

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spɑːtspot·ity

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