How do you pronounce "marry"?

In American English: /ˈmɛri/ (MEHR-ee). In British English: /mˈæɹi/ (M-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛri/ (MEHR-ee). In Australian English: /mˈaɹi/ (M).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛri/ (MEHR-ee), while in British English it's /mˈæɹi/ (M-ar).

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marry

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/ˈmɛri/

MEHR-ee

Syllable Breakdown

mɛrmar·iry

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