How do you pronounce "bully"?

In American English: /ˈbʊli/ (BUUL-ee). In British English: /bˈʊli/ (B-uul). In Canadian English: /ˈbʊli/ (BUUL-ee). In Australian English: /bˈʊlɪ/ (B-uul).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʊli/ (BUUL-ee), while in British English it's /bˈʊli/ (B-uul).

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bully

/ˈbʊli/

BUUL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

bʊlbul·ily

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