How do you pronounce "idolatry"?

In American English: /aɪˈdɑːlətri/ (eye-DAHL-uhtr-ee). In British English: /aɪdˈɒlətɹi/ (eyed-OL-uhtr-ee). In Canadian English: /aɪˈdɑːlətri/ (eye-DAHL-uhtr-ee). In Australian English: /aɪdˈɒlətɹi/ (eyed-OL-uhtr-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /aɪˈdɑːlətri/ (eye-DAHL-uhtr-ee), while in British English it's /aɪdˈɒlətɹi/ (eyed-OL-uhtr-ee).

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idolatry

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/aɪˈdɑːlətri/

eye-DAHL-uhtr-ee

Syllable Breakdown

aɪid·dɑːlol·ətra·itry

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