How do you pronounce "whisky"?

In American English: /ˈwɪski/ (WISK-ee). In British English: /wˈɪski/ (W-isk). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪski/ (WISK-ee). In Australian English: /wˈɪski/ (W-isk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪski/ (WISK-ee), while in British English it's /wˈɪski/ (W-isk).

How to Pronounce "whisky"

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whisky

/ˈwɪski/

WISK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

wɪskwhi·isky

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