How do you pronounce "marilyn"?

In American English: /ˈmɛrələn/ (MEHR-uhl-uhn). In British English: /mˈæɹɪlɪn/ (M-ar-il). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛrələn/ (MEHR-uhl-uhn). In Australian English: /mˈaɹəlɪn/ (M-ar).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛrələn/ (MEHR-uhl-uhn), while in British English it's /mˈæɹɪlɪn/ (M-ar-il).

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marilyn

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/ˈmɛrələn/

MEHR-uhl-uhn

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mɛrmar·əli·ənlyn

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