How do you pronounce "jelly"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɛli/ (JEHL-ee). In British English: /dʒˈɛli/ (J-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɛli/ (JEHL-ee). In Australian English: /dʒˈɛlɪ/ (J-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɛli/ (JEHL-ee), while in British English it's /dʒˈɛli/ (J-ehl).

How to Pronounce "jelly"

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jelly

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/ˈdʒɛli/

JEHL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɛljel·ily

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