How do you pronounce "homely"?

In American English: /ˈhoʊmli/ (HOHML-ee). In British English: /hˈəʊmli/ (H-ohml). In Canadian English: /ˈhoʊmli/ (HOHML-ee). In Australian English: /hˈəʊmli/ (H-ohml).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhoʊmli/ (HOHML-ee), while in British English it's /hˈəʊmli/ (H-ohml).

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/ˈhoʊmli/

HOHML-ee

Syllable Breakdown

hoʊmlhome·ily

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