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It seems that the British and Americans pronounce "-ty" differently. A Brit would say "twentee", but a Yankee would say "twendee". Am I right?

I can't speak for the AmE pronunciation, but the final syllable in The BrE version is shorter than you have suggested with your 'ee'.

PS The large number of Americans, and indeed of US citizens, who aren't 'Yankees' might object...:-)

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Originally Posted by Heidid

It seems that the British and Americans pronounce "-ty" differently. A Brit would say "twentee", but a Yankee would say "twendee". Am I right?

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Yes, you are right.

twenty > twendy > twenny > tweny

nt > nd > nn > n (nasal flapping, etc)