How do you pronounce "unhealthy"?

In American English: /ənˈhɛlθi/ (uhn-HEHLTH-ee). In British English: /ʌnhˈɛlθi/ (uhnh-EHLTH-ee). In Canadian English: /ənˈhɛlθi/ (uhn-HEHLTH-ee). In Australian English: /ʌnhˈɛlθi/ (uhnh-EHLTH-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ənˈhɛlθi/ (uhn-HEHLTH-ee), while in British English it's /ʌnhˈɛlθi/ (uhnh-EHLTH-ee).

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unhealthy

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/ənˈhɛlθi/

uhn-HEHLTH-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ənun·hɛlθhea·ilthy

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