How do you pronounce "unlucky"?

In American English: /ənˈlʌki/ (uhn-LUHK-ee). In British English: /ɐnlˈɐki/ (ⱯNL). In Canadian English: /ənˈlʌki/ (uhn-LUHK-ee). In Australian English: /ʌnlˈʌki/ (uhnl-UHK-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ənˈlʌki/ (uhn-LUHK-ee), while in British English it's /ɐnlˈɐki/ (ⱯNL).

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unlucky

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/ənˈlʌki/

uhn-LUHK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ənun·lʌklu·icky

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