How do you pronounce "sydney"?

In American English: /ˈsɪdni/ (SIDN-ee). In British English: /sˈɪdni/ (S-idn). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪdni/ (SIDN-ee). In Australian English: /sˈɪdni/ (S-idn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪdni/ (SIDN-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɪdni/ (S-idn).

How to Pronounce "sydney"

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sydney

/ˈsɪdni/

SIDN-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sɪdnsyd·iney

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