How do you pronounce "alleyways"?

In American English: /ˈæliːˌweɪz/ (AL-ee-wayz). In British English: /ˈalɪwˌeɪz/ (AL-iw). In Canadian English: /ˈæliːˌweɪz/ (AL-ee-wayz). In Australian English: /ˈalɪwˌeɪz/ (AL-iw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæliːˌweɪz/ (AL-ee-wayz), while in British English it's /ˈalɪwˌeɪz/ (AL-iw).

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alleyways

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/ˈæliːˌweɪz/

AL-ee-wayz

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ælal·iːley·weɪzways

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