How do you pronounce "charlie"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɑːrli/ (CHAHRL-ee). In British English: /tʃˈɑːli/ (CH-ahl). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɑːrli/ (CHAHRL-ee). In Australian English: /tʃˈɑːli/ (CH-ahl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɑːrli/ (CHAHRL-ee), while in British English it's /tʃˈɑːli/ (CH-ahl).

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charlie

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/ˈtʃɑːrli/

CHAHRL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

tʃɑːrlchar·ilie

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