How do you pronounce "ferry"?

In American English: /ˈfɛri/ (FEHR-ee). In British English: /fˈɛɹi/ (F-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈfɛri/ (FEHR-ee). In Australian English: /fˈɛɹi/ (F-ehr).

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

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

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ferry

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/ˈfɛri/

FEHR-ee

Syllable Breakdown

fɛrfer·iry

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