How do you pronounce "felony"?

In American English: /ˈfɛləni/ (FEHL-uhn-ee). In British English: /fˈɛləni/ (F-ehl-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈfɛləni/ (FEHL-uhn-ee). In Australian English: /fˈɛləni/ (F-ehl-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɛləni/ (FEHL-uhn-ee), while in British English it's /fˈɛləni/ (F-ehl-uhn).

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felony

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/ˈfɛləni/

FEHL-uhn-ee

Syllable Breakdown

fɛlf·ənel·iony

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