How do you pronounce "dolly"?

In American English: /ˈdɑːli/ (DAHL-ee). In British English: /dˈɒli/ (D-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈdɑːli/ (DAHL-ee). In Australian English: /dˈɒli/ (D-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɑːli/ (DAHL-ee), while in British English it's /dˈɒli/ (D-ol).

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dolly

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/ˈdɑːli/

DAHL-ee

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dɑːldol·ily

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