How do you pronounce "motley"?

In American English: /ˈmɑːtli/ (MAHTL-ee). In British English: /mˈɒtli/ (M-otl). In Canadian English: /ˈmɑːtli/ (MAHTL-ee). In Australian English: /mˈɒtli/ (M-otl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɑːtli/ (MAHTL-ee), while in British English it's /mˈɒtli/ (M-otl).

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motley

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/ˈmɑːtli/

MAHTL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

mɑːtlmot·iley

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