How do you pronounce "fairy"?

In American English: /ˈfɛri/ (FEHR-ee). In British English: /fˈɛəɹi/ (F-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈfɛri/ (FEHR-ee). In Australian English: /fˈeəɹi/ (F-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɛri/ (FEHR-ee), while in British English it's /fˈɛəɹi/ (F-eh-uhr).

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fairy

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/ˈfɛri/

FEHR-ee

Syllable Breakdown

fɛrfa·iiry

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