How do you pronounce "wavy"?

In American English: /ˈweɪvi/ (WAYV-ee). In British English: /wˈeɪvi/ (W-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˈweɪvi/ (WAYV-ee). In Australian English: /wˈeɪvi/ (W-ayv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈweɪvi/ (WAYV-ee), while in British English it's /wˈeɪvi/ (W-ayv).

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/ˈweɪvi/

WAYV-ee

Syllable Breakdown

weɪvwa·ivy

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