How do you pronounce "clergy"?

In American English: /ˈklɝːdʒi/ (KLURJ-ee). In British English: /klˈɜːdʒi/ (KL-ɜj). In Canadian English: /ˈklɝːdʒi/ (KLURJ-ee). In Australian English: /klˈɜːdʒi/ (KL-ɜj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɝːdʒi/ (KLURJ-ee), while in British English it's /klˈɜːdʒi/ (KL-ɜj).

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clergy

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/ˈklɝːdʒi/

KLURJ-ee

Syllable Breakdown

klɝːdʒcler·igy

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