How do you pronounce "awry"?

In American English: /ɝˈaɪ/ (ur-EYE). In British English: /əɹˈaɪ/ (uhr-EYE). In Canadian English: /ɝˈaɪ/ (ur-EYE). In Australian English: /ɐɹˈaɪ/ (ⱯR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɝˈaɪ/ (ur-EYE), while in British English it's /əɹˈaɪ/ (uhr-EYE).

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awry

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/ɝˈaɪ/

ur-EYE

Syllable Breakdown

ɝaw·aɪry

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