Twenty

[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?

 

[5jj]

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'.

 

[BobK]

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

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[raindoctor]

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

Yes, you are right.

twenty > twendy > twenny > tweny

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