How do you pronounce "clarify"?

In American English: /ˈklɛrəˌfaɪ/ (KLEHR-uh-feye). In British English: /klˈæɹɪfˌaɪ/ (KL-ar-if). In Canadian English: /ˈklɛrəˌfaɪ/ (KLEHR-uh-feye). In Australian English: /klˈaɹɪfˌaɪ/ (KL-ar).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɛrəˌfaɪ/ (KLEHR-uh-feye), while in British English it's /klˈæɹɪfˌaɪ/ (KL-ar-if).

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clarify

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/ˈklɛrəˌfaɪ/

KLEHR-uh-feye

Syllable Breakdown

klɛrclar·əi·faɪfy

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