How do you pronounce "olive"?

In American English: /ˈɑːləv/ (AHL-uhv). In British English: /ˈɒlɪv/ (OL-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːləv/ (AHL-uhv). In Australian English: /ˈɒlɪv/ (OL-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːləv/ (AHL-uhv), while in British English it's /ˈɒlɪv/ (OL-iv).

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olive

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/ˈɑːləv/

AHL-uhv

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːlol·əvive

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