How do you pronounce "starchy"?

In American English: /ˈstɑːrtʃi/ (STAHRCH-ee). In British English: /stˈɑːtʃi/ (ST-ahch). In Canadian English: /ˈstɑːrtʃi/ (STAHRCH-ee). In Australian English: /stˈɑːtʃi/ (ST-ahch).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɑːrtʃi/ (STAHRCH-ee), while in British English it's /stˈɑːtʃi/ (ST-ahch).

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starchy

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/ˈstɑːrtʃi/

STAHRCH-ee

Syllable Breakdown

stɑːrtʃsta·irchy

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