How do you pronounce "tardy"?

In American English: /ˈtɑːrdi/ (TAHRD-ee). In British English: /tˈɑːdi/ (T-ahd). In Canadian English: /ˈtɑːrdi/ (TAHRD-ee). In Australian English: /tˈɑːdi/ (T-ahd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɑːrdi/ (TAHRD-ee), while in British English it's /tˈɑːdi/ (T-ahd).

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tardy

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/ˈtɑːrdi/

TAHRD-ee

Syllable Breakdown

tɑːrdta·irdy

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