How do you pronounce "subsidy"?

In American English: /ˈsʌbsɪdi/ (SUHBS-id-ee). In British English: /sˈɐbsɪdi/ (S-ɐbs). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌbsɪdi/ (SUHBS-id-ee). In Australian English: /sˈʌbsɪdi/ (S-uhbs-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌbsɪdi/ (SUHBS-id-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɐbsɪdi/ (S-ɐbs).

How to Pronounce "subsidy"

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subsidy

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/ˈsʌbsɪdi/

SUHBS-id-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sʌbssub·ɪdsi·idy

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