How do you pronounce "zany"?

In American English: /ˈzeɪni/ (ZAYN-ee). In British English: /zˈeɪni/ (Z-ayn). In Canadian English: /ˈzeɪni/ (ZAYN-ee). In Australian English: /zˈeɪni/ (Z-ayn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈzeɪni/ (ZAYN-ee), while in British English it's /zˈeɪni/ (Z-ayn).

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zany

/ˈzeɪni/

ZAYN-ee

Syllable Breakdown

zeɪnza·iny

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