How do you pronounce "mary"?

In American English: /ˈmɛri/ (MEHR-ee). In British English: /mˈɛəɹi/ (M-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛri/ (MEHR-ee). In Australian English: /mˈeəɹi/ (M-eh-uhr).

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

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

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mary

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/ˈmɛri/

MEHR-ee

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mɛrma·iry

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