How do you pronounce "follies"?

In American English: /ˈfɑːliːz/ (FAHL-eez). In British English: /fˈɒliz/ (F-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈfɑːliːz/ (FAHL-eez). In Australian English: /fˈɒliz/ (F-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɑːliːz/ (FAHL-eez), while in British English it's /fˈɒliz/ (F-ol).

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follies

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/ˈfɑːliːz/

FAHL-eez

Syllable Breakdown

fɑːlfol·iːzlies

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