How do you pronounce "folly"?

In American English: /ˈfɑːli/ (FAHL-ee). In British English: /fˈɒli/ (F-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈfɑːli/ (FAHL-ee). In Australian English: /fˈɒli/ (F-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɑːli/ (FAHL-ee), while in British English it's /fˈɒli/ (F-ol).

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folly

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/ˈfɑːli/

FAHL-ee

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fɑːlfol·ily

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