How do you pronounce "ely"?

In American English: /ˈiːlaɪ/ (EEL-eye). In British English: /ˈiːli/ (EEL-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈiːlaɪ/ (EEL-eye). In Australian English: /ˈiːli/ (EEL-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈiːlaɪ/ (EEL-eye), while in British English it's /ˈiːli/ (EEL-ee).

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/ˈiːlaɪ/

EEL-eye

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iːle·aɪly

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