How do you pronounce "golly"?

In American English: /ˈgɑːli/ (GAHL-ee). In British English: /gˈɒli/ (G-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈgɑːli/ (GAHL-ee). In Australian English: /ɡˈɒli/ (G-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɑːli/ (GAHL-ee), while in British English it's /gˈɒli/ (G-ol).

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golly

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/ˈgɑːli/

GAHL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

gɑːlgol·ily

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