How do you pronounce "foley"?

In American English: /ˈfoʊli/ (FOHL-ee). In British English: /fˈəʊli/ (F-ohl). In Canadian English: /ˈfoʊli/ (FOHL-ee). In Australian English: /fˈəʊli/ (F-ohl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfoʊli/ (FOHL-ee), while in British English it's /fˈəʊli/ (F-ohl).

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foley

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/ˈfoʊli/

FOHL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

foʊlfo·iley

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