How do you pronounce "alai"?

In American English: /əˈlaɪ/ (uh-LEYE). In British English: /ɐlˈaɪ/ (ⱯL). In Canadian English: /əˈlaɪ/ (uh-LEYE). In Australian English: /ɐlˈaɪ/ (ⱯL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈlaɪ/ (uh-LEYE), while in British English it's /ɐlˈaɪ/ (ⱯL).

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alai

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/əˈlaɪ/

uh-LEYE

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əal·laɪai

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