How do you pronounce "obey"?

In American English: /oʊˈbeɪ/ (oh-BAY). In British English: /əʊbˈeɪ/ (ohb-AY). In Canadian English: /oʊˈbeɪ/ (oh-BAY). In Australian English: /əʊbˈeɪ/ (ohb-AY).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /oʊˈbeɪ/ (oh-BAY), while in British English it's /əʊbˈeɪ/ (ohb-AY).

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/oʊˈbeɪ/

oh-BAY

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oʊob·beɪey

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