How do you pronounce "wispy"?

In American English: /ˈwɪspi/ (WISP-ee). In British English: /wˈɪspi/ (W-isp). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪspi/ (WISP-ee). In Australian English: /wˈɪspi/ (W-isp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪspi/ (WISP-ee), while in British English it's /wˈɪspi/ (W-isp).

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wispy

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/ˈwɪspi/

WISP-ee

Syllable Breakdown

wɪspwi·ispy

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