How do you pronounce "witty"?

In American English: /ˈwɪti/ (WIT-ee). In British English: /wˈɪti/ (W-it). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪti/ (WIT-ee). In Australian English: /wˈɪti/ (W-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪti/ (WIT-ee), while in British English it's /wˈɪti/ (W-it).

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witty

/ˈwɪti/

WIT-ee

Syllable Breakdown

wɪtwit·ity

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