How do you pronounce "glossary"?

In American English: /ˈglɔsɝi/ (GLAWS-ur-ee). In British English: /glˈɒsəɹi/ (GL-os-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈglɔsɝi/ (GLAWS-ur-ee). In Australian English: /ɡlˈɒsəɹi/ (GL-os-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈglɔsɝi/ (GLAWS-ur-ee), while in British English it's /glˈɒsəɹi/ (GL-os-uhr).

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glossary

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/ˈglɔsɝi/

GLAWS-ur-ee

Syllable Breakdown

glɔsgl·ɝos·isary

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