How do you pronounce "sticky"?

In American English: /ˈstɪki/ (STIK-ee). In British English: /stˈɪki/ (ST-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈstɪki/ (STIK-ee). In Australian English: /stˈɪki/ (ST-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɪki/ (STIK-ee), while in British English it's /stˈɪki/ (ST-ik).

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sticky

/ˈstɪki/

STIK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

stɪksti·icky

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