How do you pronounce "waxy"?

In American English: /ˈwæksi/ (WAKS-ee). In British English: /wˈæksi/ (W-aks). In Canadian English: /ˈwæksi/ (WAKS-ee). In Australian English: /wˈaksi/ (W).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwæksi/ (WAKS-ee), while in British English it's /wˈæksi/ (W-aks).

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waxy

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/ˈwæksi/

WAKS-ee

Syllable Breakdown

wækswa·ixy

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