How do you pronounce "velvety"?

In American English: /ˈvɛlvəti/ (VEHLV-uht-ee). In British English: /vˈɛlvɪti/ (V-ehlv-it). In Canadian English: /ˈvɛlvəti/ (VEHLV-uht-ee). In Australian English: /vˈɛlvɪti/ (V-ehlv-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɛlvəti/ (VEHLV-uht-ee), while in British English it's /vˈɛlvɪti/ (V-ehlv-it).

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velvety

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/ˈvɛlvəti/

VEHLV-uht-ee

Syllable Breakdown

vɛlvvel·ətve·ity

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