How do you pronounce "bony"?

In American English: /ˈboʊni/ (BOHN-ee). In British English: /bˈəʊni/ (B-ohn). In Canadian English: /ˈboʊni/ (BOHN-ee). In Australian English: /bˈəʊni/ (B-ohn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈboʊni/ (BOHN-ee), while in British English it's /bˈəʊni/ (B-ohn).

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bony

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/ˈboʊni/

BOHN-ee

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boʊnbo·iny

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