How do you pronounce "manly"?

In American English: /ˈmænli/ (MANL-ee). In British English: /mˈanli/ (M). In Canadian English: /ˈmænli/ (MANL-ee). In Australian English: /mˈanli/ (M).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmænli/ (MANL-ee), while in British English it's /mˈanli/ (M).

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manly

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/ˈmænli/

MANL-ee

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mænlman·ily

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