How do you pronounce "tricky"?

In American English: /ˈtrɪki/ (TRIK-ee). In British English: /tɹˈɪki/ (TR-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈtrɪki/ (TRIK-ee). In Australian English: /tɹˈɪki/ (TR-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtrɪki/ (TRIK-ee), while in British English it's /tɹˈɪki/ (TR-ik).

How to Pronounce "tricky"

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tricky

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/ˈtrɪki/

TRIK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

trɪktri·icky

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